Barcelona’s title hopes were handed a big boost on Sunday as league leaders Atletico Madrid again dropped points, going down 1-0 away at Sevilla.
Marcos Acuna scored the winner for the hosts after 70 minutes, although Sevilla should have opened the scoring when Ivan Rakitic won a penalty. Lucas Ocampos took the kick but saw his effort saved by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
The winning goal came when Jesus Navas sent a cross into the box for Acuna to head past Oblak at the far post. Atletico had a great chance to level in the 90th minute but Angel Correa saw an effort blocked by Bono at point blank range.