Sevilla stutter in quest for top-four spot
Sunday, April 19, 2015
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Sevilla FC dropped points in the race for a UEFA Champions League berth after being held to a 1-1 draw at Granada CF, Diego Mainz Garcia scoring at both ends.
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• Fifth-placed Sevilla FC have to settle for a 1-1 draw at struggling Granada CF.
• Diego Mainz Garcia gives hosts lead on 16 minutes before scoring an own goal.
• Sevilla miss chance to move level on points with Valencia CF in top-four race.
• The Andalusian outfit are unbeaten in eight Liga outings.
• Granada lie second bottom, three points from safety.
• Eleven points behind Sevilla in sixth, Villarreal CF draw 0-0 with bottom side Córdoba CF.
• RC Celta de Vigo move up to ninth by prevailing 1-0 at SD Eibar.
• Nolito makes the difference with a 40th-minute spot kick.
• Rayo Vallecano de Madrid secure a 2-0 victory against UD Almería.
• Antonio Amaya and Miku provide the goals for the hosts.
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FA Cup: Villa earn final berth
Serie A: Roma miss their chance
Bundesliga: Schalke thwart Wolfsburg
Premier League: City back to winning ways
Ligue 1: Ten-man Lyon back on top