La Liga: Chukwueze’s Villarreal drop points against Sevilla

Samuel Chukwueze’s Villarreal failed to claim maximum points since La Liga restart after Sevilla fought back twice to claim a point and move back into third place in a pulsating game on Monday evening.

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The result was crucial in the race for the all-important top four positions in La Liga this season, with Sevilla now on 53 points from 31 games with Villarreal five points further back.

Atletico Madrid (52), Getafe (48), Real Sociedad (47) and Valencia (46) are all still in the race for the Champions League spots having played one game fewer.

🗣️ @Munirhaddadi: "It was a very competitive match and it's time to improve on little details".

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— Sevilla FC – #StayAtHome (@SevillaFC_ENG) June 22, 2020

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Villarreal had entered the clash in great form with three successive victories since the resume of football after the coronavirus break, while Sevilla have now been held to their third consecutive draw following their Seville derby win.