Ivan Rakitic’s late purpose places Sevilla high in La Liga

Ivan Rakitic’s stoppage-time purpose lifted Sevilla to the highest of the Spanish league on Saturday after combating again for a 2-2 house draw with Alavés.
Alavés was poised to get solely its second-ever victory at Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium when Rakitic fired house a ball that fell to him from a poorly defended cross.

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The draw left Sevilla forward of Real Sociedad on purpose distinction. Sociedad performs Valencia on Sunday, when Real Madrid may transfer forward of Sevilla if it wins at Granada.
Defender Víctor Laguardia powered in a header from a nook kick to provide Alavés the fifth-minute lead.
Lucas Ocampos equalized for Sevilla within the thirty eighth, however his handball allowed Joselu Mato to place the guests again forward in first-half damage time from the penalty spot.
Heavy rain slowed down the pitch and made it troublesome for Sevilla to deploy its extra proficient assault within the second half.
“It wasn’t easy considering how the field was with the rain,” Rakitic mentioned. “It is a valuable point.”