Sevilla's title hopes were dealt a catastrophic blow as they were held 0-0 at home to lowly Sporting Gijon.
The Asturian side were up for the battle from the beginning and their four yellow cards in the game are evidence that the visitors weren't shying away from getting involved in the thick of the action.
Chances were at a premium and when they did arrive, neither side were able to find the finishing touch.Since bowing out of the Champions League to Leicester City, Jorge Sampaoli's side have been on a disastrous run of form, one that won't help his candidacy for the Barcelona job.
Though a single point does Sporting no real favours either - they remain five points adrift of fourth-bottom Leganes - such a result at one of the toughest grounds in Spain should give coach Rubi and his team confidence as they head into the final few games of the season.
