BARCELONA, Feb 6: Sevilla wasted a chance to move only one point behind Spanish league leader Real Madrid after Ivan Rakitic had an injury-time penalty saved in a 0-0 draw at Osasuna on Saturday.
Jules Koundé gave Sevilla a golden opportunity to snatch the last-gasp winner after he was fouled by Osasuna’s Manu Sánchez in the area, only for goalkeeper Sergio Herrera to block Rakitic’s resulting spot kick.
The stalemate left second-place Sevilla three points behind Madrid, which hosts Granada on Sunday. Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial debuted for Sevilla in its starting lineup.
Pere Milla continued his good scoring form after finding the net twice to lead Elche’s 3-1 comeback win over Alavés.
Brais Méndez scored twice to help Celta Vigo beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0.
Mallorca fought back to beat Cádiz 2-1 after Salva Sevilla and Vedat Muriqi converted penalties. (AP)
