Keith Andrews vowed Brentford will keep fighting until the last kick to qualify for Europe.
The Bees lie eighth in the Premier League following a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Dango Ouattara’s late equaliser secured what could prove to be a valuable point after defeats for fellow European hopefuls Brighton and Everton.
Brentford will therefore travel to Liverpool on the final day knowing a win should be enough to secure a place in Europe for the first time in the club’s history.
“We didn’t play as well as we have in recent weeks but we kept going right to the end,” said Bees boss Andrews.
“It felt like a big goal, and if we’d got a winner it would have felt like a huge goal.
“The one thing you can guarantee from our team is they give everything. We’ve had a very special season which could become even more special next weekend.”
Palace may be prioritising Europe with their Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano to come in 10 days, but they certainly cannot be accused of shirking their domestic chores.
They went ahead after six minutes when Ismaila Sarr scored a penalty after he was brought down by Bees goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Sarr and Jorgen Strand Larsen were denied by the woodwork before Brentford equalised with the luckiest goal of the season.
Palace defender Jaydee Canvot got his head to Yehor Yarmoliuk’s cross, but the ball smacked Ouattara in the face and ricocheted back past goalkeeper Dean Henderson into the net.
Adam Wharton fired Palace back in front in the second half with his first goal for the club on his 94th appearance.
The England World Cup hopeful shifted the ball to his left foot 20 yards out and fired in a low shot which Kelleher seemed to dive over as it found its way into the net.
Wharton celebrated his big moment, a first Premier League goal, in style with a double somersault in front of the Palace fans.
“I didn’t celebrate in his way, I’m a bit older than he is,” smiled Eagles boss Oliver Glasner.
“It was a matter of time for me, he was getting closer and closer. Hopefully one or two will follow, this season.”
However, Brentford had the last word when Michael Kayode’s long-throw was flicked on by Sepp van den Berg and dispatched at by the tireless Ouattara.
“We all feel more was possible,” added Glasner. “We’re disappointed with the late equaliser but we gave Brentford too many set plays.
“Plus we should have decided the game earlier. But the performance for the first 65 minutes was top.
“This game will help us be in good shape for the last two games and increase our confidence.”
