Sevilla Win Away Vs Alaves To Move Into European Qualification Places

Sevilla Win Away vs Alavés to Move Into European Qualification Places

Lucas Ocampos Scores Twice as Sevilla Come From Behind to Win

Sevilla moved into the European qualification places in La Liga with a 2-1 win away to Alavés on Saturday.

Lucas Ocampos scored twice for Sevilla, including a stunning winner in the second half.

Alavés had taken the lead through Joselu, but Ocampos equalized before half-time.

The Argentine then struck again in the second half to give Sevilla the win.

The victory moves Sevilla up to sixth in the table, level on points with fifth-placed Real Betis.

Alavés remain in 16th place, four points above the relegation zone.

Match Highlights

* Lucas Ocampos scored twice for Sevilla * Alavés took the lead through Joselu * Sevilla came from behind to win 2-1 * The win moves Sevilla into the European qualification places * Alavés remain in the relegation zone

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Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui was pleased with his team's performance.

"We played a good game and deserved the win," he said.

"We showed great character to come from behind and win the game.

"We are now in a good position in the table and we will continue to fight for a place in Europe."

Alavés coach Javier Calleja was disappointed with the result.

"We played well and deserved more from the game," he said.

"We made a few mistakes that cost us the game.

"We need to learn from our mistakes and improve our performance in the next game."