Real Madrid had to come from behind to secure a 1-1 draw away at Sevilla on Saturday evening.

In a match full of scraps and fouls, David Alaba’s own goal midway through the second half saw Sevilla take the lead, but Dani Carvajal’s immediate response tied the scores up and ultimately secured a point for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

The win keeps Madrid top of the La Liga table, three points clear of Girona, who face Almeria on Sunday.

How the game unfolded

Madrid nearly had a comical lead after just four minutes. Sevilla failed to clear a corner and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was beaten to the ball by…