Sevilla go top with Celta win, Atletico subs see off
Betis Barca 2nd in La Liga after Valencia draw
October 09, 2018 00:00:00
MADRID, Oct 08 (Reuters): Sevilla moved provisionally top of La Liga by beating visitors Celta Vigo 2-1 on Sunday for a fourth straight victory that saw them climb above Atletico Madrid, who had led the table for a couple of hours after a 1-0 home win over over Real Betis.
Midfielder Pablo Sarabia headed Sevilla in front six minutes before halftime and their task was made easier when Celta's Mexican defender Nestor Araujo was sent off for picking up two bookings in the space of two minutes before the hour mark.
Meanwhile, Champions Barcelona's domestic strife continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia in an absorbing La Liga game on Sunday, stretching their winless run in Spain's top flight to four games and surrendering top spot to Sevilla.