Sevilla's woes worsen as they fall 2-1 at Osasuna, slipping further into the drop zone

Sevilla's relegation woes deepened on Sunday as they fell 2-1 to Osasuna, while Elche secured a crucial 2-1 victory at Real Oviedo to bolster their own survival chances.

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Luis Garcia Plaza's Sevilla side initially took the lead through Neal Maupay's 69th-minute strike, but Osasuna's Raul Garcia equalized and Alejandro Catena netted a stoppage-time winner to seal the hosts' comeback.

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The defeat leaves Sevilla, seven-time Europa League winners, in 18th place, trailing 17th-placed Mallorca by a single point after the islanders suffered a loss at Alaves on Saturday.

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Sevilla defender Gabriel Suazo expressed his distress, stating "I have a knot in my throat," and vowed to "put my life on the line for this club" as the team faces its remaining five matches.

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Elche's win propelled them to 13th place, but they remain just three points above the relegation zone, prompting them to continue looking over their shoulders with caution.

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The La Liga table remains tightly packed, with only six points separating 10th-placed Athletic Bilbao from 18th-placed Sevilla, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.

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Oviedo, however, appear to be in a precarious position, sitting seven points adrift of safety with only 15 points left to contest.

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Later on Sunday, third-placed Villarreal hosted seventh-placed Celta Vigo, who are still pursuing a European football berth for next season.

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On Saturday, league leaders Barcelona took a significant step towards retaining their title with a 2-0 win at Getafe, extending their lead over rivals Real Madrid to 11 points.