Valladolid v Sevilla
Sevilla grind out win at Valladolid to go third
Sevilla climbed above Atletico Madrid into third place in La Liga by earning a nervy 1-0 win away to Real Valladolid on Sunday.
Argentine midfielder Ever Banega struck the only goal of the game when he converted a penalty in the 13th minute after his initial spot-kick was saved but it was ordered to be retaken as Valladolid goalkeeper Jordi Masip had strayed from his line.
Sevilla forward Nolito had earned the penalty after a VAR review ruled he had been fouled and he missed a glorious chance to double his side's lead later in the first half, firing into Masip's hands when unmarked in the box.
The visitors had talisman Lucas Ocampos sent off for a second booking in stoppage time but they still managed to grind out the victory to go third in the standings on 27 points after 14 games, unseating Atletico who drew 1-1 at Granada on Saturday.
Julen Lopetegui's side are one point behind leaders Barcelona and second-placed Real Madrid, who beat Leganes and Real Sociedad respectively the previous day and who have a game in hand each.
Game Information
Spanish LALIGA Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | +31 | 46 |
| Real Madrid | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | +20 | 42 |
| Atlético Madrid | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | +17 | 37 |
| Villarreal | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | +16 | 35 |
| Espanyol | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | +5 | 33 |
| Real Betis | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | +10 | 28 |
| Celta Vigo | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | +1 | 23 |
| Athletic Club | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -8 | 23 |
| Elche | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | +3 | 22 |
| Sevilla | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | -2 | 20 |
| Getafe | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | -9 | 20 |
| Osasuna | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | -3 | 18 |
| Mallorca | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -5 | 18 |
| Alavés | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 18 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -7 | 18 |
| Real Sociedad | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -4 | 17 |
| Valencia | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -10 | 16 |
| Girona | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -18 | 15 |
| Real Oviedo | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -19 | 11 |
| Levante | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -12 | 10 |

