Sevilla edges Getafe 1-0 to stay close to leader Real Madrid

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Published January 9, 2022 10:57 AM

By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla maintained its momentum in the Spanish league with a 1-0 win over Getafe to stay close to leader Real Madrid. Rafa Mir scored the winner in the first half to move Sevilla within five points of Madrid with a game in hand. Madrid beat Valencia 4-1 at home on Saturday. It was the fifth victory in the last six matches for Sevilla. Its only setback was a home draw against Barcelona when Sevilla played most of the second half with 10 men. Getafe had stunned Madrid 1-0 in the last round and was unbeaten in six straight rounds.

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