Sevilla lost ground in the title race in Spain after being held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Leganes on Sunday.
The visitors needed a stoppage-time equaliser from Wissam Ben Yedder to rescue a point.
The result sees Pablo Machin's men drop five points behind leaders Barcelona going into the winter break.
Sunday's two other La Liga fixtures saw Valencia beat bottom side Huesca, while Rayo Vallecano picked up just their third La Liga win of the season against Levante.
Sunday's Results
Valencia 2-1 Huesca
Leganes 1-1 Sevilla
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Levante
La Liga Standings (matches played, goal difference and points)
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