Ivan Rakitic’s stoppage-time objective propelled Sevilla to the highest of the Spanish league on Saturday after combating again for a 2-2 house draw with Alavés.
Alavés was solely set to win a second time on the Sánchez Pizjuan Stadium, when Rakitic fired house a ball that had fallen from a poorly defended cross.
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The draw left Sevilla forward of Real Sociedad on objective distinction. Sociedad performs Valencia on Sunday, when Real Madrid might additionally transfer forward of Sevilla in the event that they win in Granada.
Defender Victor LaGuardia powered a header from a nook kick to offer Alaves the lead within the fifth minute.
Lucas Ocampos equalized for Sevilla within the thirty eighth, however his handball allowed Joselu Mato to place the guests forward within the first half harm time from the penalty spot.
Heavy rain devastated the pitch and made it troublesome for Sevilla to deploy their extra proficient assault within the second half.
“It was not easy to see how the field was with the rain,” Rakitic mentioned. “It’s a valuable point.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
