Atletico Madrid surrendered top spot in La Liga to Barcelona when they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to 10-man Sevilla yesterday.

There was little to choose between Atletico and Sevilla for the first hour at the Calderon, with the best chance falling to home forward Antoine Griezmann when he headed against a post on 53 minutes.

Sevilla were rocked back when midfielder Vitolo earned a second caution and was sent off with around half an hour remaining and coach Unai Emery was dismissed from the bench for protests.

With a man extra, Atletico poured forward in search of a winner but the Europa League holders’ defence held firm.

Atletico and Barca have 48 points but the champions, who have a game in hand and host Atletico next weekend, are ahead on goal difference.

Primera Liga
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo - 3-0
Athletic Bilbao vs Eibar - 5-2
Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla - 0-0
Deportivo vs Valencia - 1-1
Real Betis vs Real Madrid - 1-1

Playing today
Levante vs Las Palmas - 20.30

Leading standings: Barcelona, Atl. Madrid 48; R. Madrid 44; Villarreal 41; Celta Vigo 34; Eibar, Sevilla 33.

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