Sevilla win from behind

The result, Sevilla's fourth straight victory in all competitions, helped lift Gregorio Manzano's improving side up to ninth in the standings with 26 points from 18 games.

They are behind Athletic Bilbao on goal difference after the Basque side drew 1-1 at Malaga.

Mali striker Kanoute volleyed Sevilla level in the 25th minute, soon after Diego Rivas had opened the scoring at Anoeta, but Joseba Llorente put the home side back in front with a breakaway goal after hesitant defending just before half-time.

Brazilian striker Fabiano poked the ball home from close range after a corner in the 63rd to level the scores again and Kanoute fired in a off the post soon after to seal the win.

Earlier, Bilbao's Javi Martinez headed a 93rd-minute equaliser in off the post to deny Malaga at La Rosaleda, the score ending 1-1.

Argentina defender Martin Demichelis, one of four new Malaga signings on show, had marked his league debut with a glancing header from a corner in the 81st minute to give the hosts the lead.

Malaga remain in 16th place with 17 points, now four points above the relegation places.