This archive report was first published on 13 July 2020.
Sevilla is on the brink of securing a Champions League spot after beating Real Mallorca 2-0 on Sunday, July 12, in a crucial La Liga match.
Lucas Ocampos scored a first-half penalty, while Youssef En-Nesyri added a second goal late in the match, moving Sevilla nine points clear of Villarreal in the standings.
With three games left to play, Villarreal would need to take maximum points and see Sevilla lose both of their remaining matches to stay in contention for the top four.
Sevilla's coach, Julen Lopetegui, and sporting director Monchi oversaw a dramatic overhaul of the team's first squad, but the change has not come at the expense of consistency, with Sevilla now 13 matches unbeaten in La Liga.
They could even finish third, given they sit level on points with Atletico Madrid.
Real Mallorca's defeat damages their fading hopes of avoiding relegation, with the team remaining three points behind Alaves, who have a superior record head-to-head and a game in hand against Getafe.
Leganes also scored a crucial win over Valencia, keeping alive their slim chances of avoiding the drop.
Valencia's miserable season continues, with the prospect of Europa League qualification appearing increasingly remote.
