Sevilla hold Betis in La Liga Seville derby

Ivan Rakitic snatched Sevilla a 1-1 home draw against Real Betis in a pulsating Seville derby with a long-range piledriver.
Seventh-placed Betis took the lead against Sevilla through Ayoze Perez in the 72nd minute as the visitors looked to pile on the misery for their suffering rivals. Diego Alonso's side have not won in La Liga since September, drawing five matches in a row.
Rakitic earned them a point on this occasion with a superb strike from outside the area, rifling home from distance to keep his side in mid-table. Fourth-place Atletico Madrid host Villarreal later Sunday.