In a dramatic weekend of La Liga action, Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, breathing new life into their survival hopes. Nigerian striker Akor Adams emerged as the hero, scoring a stoppage-time winner in the 91st minute to lift the seven-time Europa League champions provisionally to 12th place—three points clear of the relegation zone.

The match at Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium was a tense affair, marked by 10 yellow cards and plenty of frustration. Espanyol, still searching for their first league win in 2026 after an 18-match winless run, took the lead early in the second half through Tyrhys Dolan. But Sevilla fought back, with defender Andres Castrin leveling the score in the 82nd minute after a costly error by Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic.

Then came the moment that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. In the dying seconds of injury time, Adams pounced on a loose ball and delivered a clinical finish, securing a crucial three points for Luis Garcia Plaza's side. "This comeback brings us closer to what we've been looking for," Castrin said. "It was essential to win here today for our wonderful fans—they carried us and made that final moment possible."

Elsewhere, Celta Vigo kept their Champions League dreams alive with a gritty 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. Borja Iglesias scored a fine goal for the sixth-placed visitors, keeping the pressure on Real Betis in fifth. Atletico, still reeling from their Champions League semi-final exit to Arsenal, have already secured their spot in next season's competition—one of five Spanish sides that will qualify.

In other action, Alaves (18th) drew 1-1 with Elche (13th), leaving them one point from safety, while Real Betis earned a 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad. With the relegation battle heating up and the title race set to take center stage—Barcelona can clinch back-to-back La Liga titles with a win over Real Madrid in Sunday's Clasico—the drama in Spanish football shows no signs of slowing down.