Sevilla lose ground to Real Madrid after draw at Espanyol
Sevilla stumbled again in the Spanish title race on Sunday as a 1-1 draw away at Espanyol left Real Madrid with a six-point lead at the top of La Liga.
FT #EspanyolSevillaFC 1-1
⛔️ @RCDEspanyol and @SevillaFC_ENG battle to a draw at the RCDE Stadium.#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/829RvMBg4T
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 20, 2022
Another slip means Sevilla have now won only once in their last five league games, allowing Madrid to maintain a commanding advantage, despite Carlo Ancelotti’s side suffering a dip in form themselves.
Rafa Mir put Sevilla in front at Cornella but Sergi Darder equalised for Espanyol early in the second half.
Goal number 1⃣1⃣ for @RafaMir33 this season! 😈 pic.twitter.com/eFCsqmX1rL
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) February 20, 2022
Big goal for @SergiDarder and @RCDEspanyol! 🙌💙🙌#EspanyolSevillaFC pic.twitter.com/xaPWkkX0iy
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 20, 2022
Sevilla’s pursuit of a winner was made harder by Jules Kounde being sent off with 14 minutes left, although Youssef En-Nesyri had a golden opportunity in injury time, only to see his finish saved.
🟥 Koundé is dismissed.
🔵 1⃣-1⃣ ❤ (77') #EspanyolSevillaFC
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) February 20, 2022
Anthony Martial, who joined Sevilla on loan from Manchester United in January, went off injured in the first half and could now miss next weekend’s crunch derby at home to Real Betis.
HIGHLIGHTS | @SergiDarder earned @RCDEspanyol a point against Sevilla FC earlier today. 🐦
📺 #EspanyolSevillaFC pic.twitter.com/rnyNLxqyQe
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 20, 2022