Sevilla's Champions League Hopes Dented After Goalless Draw with Getafe
Sevilla's hopes of securing a top-four finish in La Liga and a place in next season's Champions League were dented on Sunday after they were held to a goalless draw at home by Getafe.
Julen Lopetegui's side had the better of the chances in the match but could not find a way past David Soria in the Getafe goal. The result leaves Sevilla in fourth place in the table, four points behind third-placed Atletico Madrid with just four games remaining.
Sevilla started the match brightly and had a great chance to take the lead in the 10th minute when Ivan Rakitic found Lucas Ocampos in the area, but the Argentine's shot was saved by Soria.
The home side continued to press for the opening goal and came close again in the 25th minute when Ocampos' cross found Youssef En-Nesyri, but the Moroccan's header was just wide of the post.
Getafe grew into the game as the half went on and had a good chance to take the lead themselves in the 35th minute when Enes Unal found himself in space in the area, but his shot was blocked by Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
The second half was a more even affair, with both sides having chances to win the game. Sevilla came close again in the 55th minute when Rakitic's free-kick found Diego Carlos, but the Brazilian's header was saved by Soria.
Getafe had a great chance to snatch all three points in the 80th minute when Unal found himself through on goal, but Bounou made a fine save to deny the Turkish striker.
The result leaves Sevilla in a difficult position in the race for the top four. They now need to win their remaining four games and hope that Atletico Madrid slip up if they want to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Conclusion
Sevilla's goalless draw with Getafe was a major setback in their hopes of securing a top-four finish in La Liga and a place in next season's Champions League. Lopetegui's side now need to win their remaining four games and hope that Atletico Madrid slip up if they want to achieve their goal.
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