Spanish La Liga: Barcelona title hopes shaky after goalless draw at Sevilla

Sevilla 0 - 0 Barcelona.
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Quique Setien’s side came into the game with a two-point lead over title rivals Real Madrid with nine rounds remaining and looked set to move five clear again as they dominated the early exchanges.

Barcelona’s title hopes took a blow on Friday night as the Catalans dropped two points away to Sevilla in an interesting draw.

Full-Time: Sevilla 0 - 0 Barcelona 👇

Scoreless stalemate in Seville! pic.twitter.com/97L23s7PrI

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 19, 2020

Despite all their possession, Barca’s best chances came via Lionel Messi  free-kicks, one of which was headed over the bar by the backtracking Jules Kounde.

Real Madrid can go top with a win on Sunday 👇

Real Madrid can go top of #LaLigaSantander with a win on Sunday night! 💜 pic.twitter.com/i25hOtoxge

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) June 19, 2020

Barca pressed for a late winner and won a string of free-kicks and corners, but the game ended goalless.

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