Sevilla’s push to challenge for the La Liga title in 2022 has suffered a setback after their 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo.
Julen Lopetegui’s side missed the chance to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid with a win against the Galicians as they eventually needed a second half fight back to secure a point.
Lopetegui’s hosts struggled for fluency early on with the visitors taking full advantage to storm into a 2-0 lead before the break.
Franco Cervi took advantage of some poor Sevilla defending to blast them in front from close range before skipper Iago Aspas steered home a measured second.
Iago Aspas doubles Celta’s lead as Lucas Ocampos loses possession and Diego Carlos makes the mistake of playing the striker onside! 😱
A big moment at the top of LaLiga 👀 pic.twitter.com/HFWweTRkFd
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However, with a possible defeat on the line, Sevilla rallied in the final 20 as Papu Gomez battered home a fine finish and Oliver Torres prodded them level.
A wonder goal from Papu Gomez! 😱
Sevilla have a lifeline now 👀 pic.twitter.com/K36ZFkcMd6
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Torres almost snatched the win for Lopetegui but his towering header rebounded back off the post on 81 minutes.
Up next for Lopetegui is a trip to Osasuna in a fortnight with Celta at home to Rayo Vallecano.
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