(Reuters) - A stoppage-time strike from Wissam Ben Yedder saw 10-man Sevilla avoid an embarrassing defeat to lowly Leganes on Sunday as they snatched a 1-1 draw instead but still lost ground in their chase of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Former Athletic Bilbao midfielder Mikel Vesga headed 16th-placed Leganes in front on a cold Madrid afternoon where conditions worsened as the game progressed due to thick fog which hampered visibility on the pitch. Sevilla's chances of getting back in the game were hit when midfielder Franco Vazquez was given a straight red card at halftime for dissent following a dispute in the tunnel, just after Gabriel Mercado had been booked. The draw saw Sevilla drop from second place to third on 32 points, five from leaders Barca and two from Atletico, who beat Celta Vigo and Espanyol respectively on Saturday. (Reporting by Richard Martin; editing by Clare Fallon)

Source: The Star December 23, 2018 17:37 UTC