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A late goal from leading striker Frederic Kanoute earned Sevilla a 2-1 comeback win at Deportivo Coruna that put them right back in the hunt for the league title on Sunday.

Sevilla looked to be suffering the after-effects of their successful defence of the UEFA Cup in midweek when they fell behind in the 72nd minute, striker Rodolfo Bodipo finishing off a neat move with a fine volley.

But the Andalucians produced a late surge to claim a vital victory, Brazilian midfielder Renato heading home from a free kick and Kanoute steering into the open net after a fine pass from Jesus Navas six minutes from time.

The win meant that Sevilla took provisional top spot in the Primera Liga, one point ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona who were both playing later on Sunday.

Espanyol, who lost to Sevilla on penalties in Wednesday's UEFA Cup final at Hampden, paid the price for their exertions as they slumped to a 5-1 defeat at home to Bernd Schuster's Getafe.

At the other end of the table Real Sociedad's hopes of avoiding relegation received a major boost with a 3-1 comeback win over fellow strugglers Celta Vigo who have now slipped to five consecutive defeats.

Sociedad are now just one point behind fellow Basque side Athletic Bilbao who occupy the last place above the relegation zone.

[Matt the Thrasher]

Real Madrid won 3-2 at Recreativo Huelva to retake the lead

[Matt the Thrasher]

It's going to be a grandstand finish in Spain , Barcelona returned to form in spectacular fashion with a 6-0 win against Atletico in Madrid.

That put them level on points with Real Madrid but Real stay top on head -to-head results between the 2 despite Barca having a vastly superior goal difference.

As it's head to head results that count in Spain if teams are level on points then Real Madrid have the advantage , win their last 3 games and they are champions , Barca need Real to slip up even if they win all their remaining games .

Sevilla are 2 points back and still in with a shout but it's difficult to see both Real & Barca dropping points we can only hope.

Top of the table

1st Real Madrid 69pts, 2nd Barcelona 69, 3rd Sevilla 67, 4th Valencia 65