Sevilla played a goalless draw against Sporting Gijon in La Liga on Sunday and thus failed to regain the third place in the table from Atletico Madrid.
The goalless draw extended Sevilla's failure to win for the fourth straight round, remaining fourth on the standings with 58 points and behind Atletico Madrid with goal difference,reports Efe.
In round 28, Sevilla lost 1-3 against Atletico, and drew in the previous two rounds against Leganes and Alaves.
Sevilla has seven points less than leader Real Madrid, which will host Alaves later on the day, and still has a postponed game against Celta Vigo.
On the other hand, Sporting Gijon holds the 18th position with 22 points.
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