Getafe visited the Sánchez-Pizjuán with 17 points in a direct duel to escape the lower reaches.

Acuña made it 1-0 in the 36th and Sevilla went into the break ahead. Rafa Mir, who had come off the bench, extended the lead in the 80th.

Mayoral pulled one back in the 87th and kept the game alive in the final minutes, but there was no time for more.

Quique had brought on Portu, Munir and Latasa. Alderete, Mayoral and Portu all saw yellow.

Martínez Munuera was the referee. Getafe remain with 17 points and thirteenth.