Ivan Rakitic’s Potential Goal Of The Season Keeps Sevilla Within Striking Distance Of Real Madrid

A Lucas Ocampos strike in the final minutes of the match gave second-placed Sevilla a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday.

In a feisty match between two sides that are trying to stay in contention with league leaders Real Madrid, Sevilla came out on top.

Sevilla now have 37 points, putting them five behind Real, while Atleti fall to fifth place on 29 points, leapfrogged by surprise outfit Rayo Vallecano, who beat Alaves 2-0 earlier in the day and remain unbeaten at home this season.

Ivan Rakitic gave Sevilla the lead early in the first half with a fabulous long-range strike that could be a contender for goal of the season.

Rakitic Goal Vs Atlético Madrid

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Felipe equalised from a corner, timing his jump perfectly and thumping his header past Sevilla goalkeeper Bono.

But right before stoppage time, Ocampos reacted quickly to smash in a shot after a Thomas Delaney header came off the crossbar.

Sevilla vs. Atlético Madrid Highlights

(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Hugh Lawson)