Sevilla’s struggles in La Liga deepened following a 2-1 defeat against Osasuna on Sunday, leaving the seven-time Europa League champions entrenched in the relegation zone. The defeat, which came at Osasuna’s home ground, further jeopardizes Sevilla’s hopes of survival in Spain’s top football division as the season nears its conclusion.

Luis Garcia Plaza’s side took the lead in the 69th minute with a goal from Neal Maupay. However, Osasuna responded through Raul Garcia, who equalized before Alejandro Catena scored a decisive goal deep into stoppage time, sealing a crucial victory for the home team. This result sees Sevilla in 18th place, one point adrift of Mallorca, who occupy 17th despite a loss against Alaves on Saturday.

Sevilla defender Gabriel Suazo expressed the team’s determination despite their precarious position. “I have a knot in my throat,” he said. “We have to keep moving forward, we have to keep fighting, there are five finals left, and whoever gets to play – if it’s me – I’m going to put my life on the line for this club.”

Meanwhile, Elche secured a vital 2-1 win at Real Oviedo, moving up to 13th place and putting some distance between themselves and the relegation zone. Despite this, Elche remains cautious, positioned only three points above the drop line, as they continue to face pressure in the final stages of the season.

The relegation battle remains tight, with just six points separating Athletic Bilbao, who sit 10th, and Sevilla in the current standings. There are five rounds left in the La Liga season, creating ongoing suspense about which clubs will maintain their top-flight status. At the bottom, Real Oviedo is the lone team struggling significantly, trailing safety by seven points with only 15 points available from their remaining fixtures.

As the campaign heads into its decisive moments, clubs near the bottom face increasing pressure to gather crucial points in their remaining matches to avoid the drop from La Liga.