Advantage Real Madrid As Sevilla Stumble In La Liga Title Race

Sevilla have made their La Liga title quest harder for themselves after dropping points against Alaves on Friday.

Sevilla who are second on the table, were held to a goalless draw by La Liga strugglers Alaves who are fighting a relegation battle in 18th place.

Following the draw, Real Madrid can open up an eight-point lead at the top of the La Liga standings if they win their match against Real Sociedad later today.

Both sides had their chances to break the deadlock in the first half. The visitors thought they had taken the lead when Thomas Delaney’s effort deflected into the net off teammate Youssef En-Nesyri, but their celebrations were cut short by the offside flag.

Alaves threatened with winger Edgar Mendez producing the best chances of the first half. However, La Liga’s best defence were equal to the task with Yassine Bounou pulling off some great saves.

Both sides especially Sevilla, were continuously let down by the quality of their efforts in the final third as they fell to their fourth consecutive draw away from home in the league.

The hosts’ recent home form has been integral as they continue their quest for survival. Alaves have only lost one of their last six games at the Estadio Mendizorrotza.

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Sevilla on the other hand have struggled away from home having failed to win any of their last six games in all competitions.

Julen Lopetegui’s men will now have a mountain to climb in the La Liga title race with Real Betis and Barcelona breathing down their backs.

Sevilla currently have 55 points after 27 games, six points beneath La Liga leaders Real Madrid who have

The Andalusian team will be hoping to shake off their poor away form as their next match against Rayo Vallecano is set to be away from the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

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