Mueez Ajao
– A Lucas Ocampos strike in the final minutes of the match gave second-placed Sevilla a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday.
– In a feisty match between two sides that are trying to stay in contention with league leaders Real Madrid, Sevilla came out on top.
– They now have 37 points, putting them five behind Real, while Atleti fall to fifth place on 29 points, leapfrogged by surprise outfit Rayo Vallecano, who beat Alaves 2-0 earlier in the day and remain unbeaten at home this season.
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– Ivan Rakitic gave Sevilla the lead early in the first half with a fabulous long-range strike that could be a contender for goal of the season.
– Felipe equalised from a corner, timing his jump perfectly and thumping his header past Sevilla goalkeeper Bono.
– But right before stoppage time, Ocampos reacted quickly to smash in a shot after a Thomas Delaney header came off the crossbar.
