Atletico leave it late to beat Osasuna, Sevilla frustrated by Alaves
Atletico Madrid climbed to within two points of the top of La Liga on Saturday after Felipe's 87th-minute header sealed a 1-0 victory over Osasuna.
Atletico close the gap on Sevilla, who had earlier moved into first place despite being held to a 2-2 draw by a resurgent Alaves, with Ivan Rakitic grabbing a late equaliser at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Rakitic's late drive into the corner was only enough to salvage a point for Sevilla, who failed to win for a third time in five league games.
Alaves started the season with seven defeats from eight matches but they have now won three and drawn two of their last five.
Sevilla go top on goal difference, above Real Sociedad, who can reclaim top spot by beating Valencia on Sunday. Real Madrid could also capitalise by winning at Granada.
After just one win in their last six games, Atletico's victory over Osasuna was much-needed, particularly ahead of their crunch Champions League match at home to Benfica on Wednesday.
Felipe was the unlikely source, heading in at the near post with three minutes left for his first goal of the season.