Samir Nasri misses penalty as Sevilla title hopes dented by Villarreal

ByReuters

Updated 05/02/2017 at 13:31 GMT

Sevilla's hopes of winning a first league title since 1946 were dented after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Villarreal on Sunday, with Samir Nasri missing a penalty in the second half.

Ben Yedder, del Sevilla, y Víctor Ruiz, del Villarreal, luchan por un balón

Image credit: AFP

Nasri's tame effort was caught by Villarreal goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo in the 49th minute after Mario Gaspar was penalised for tustling with Vitolo in the area. Sevilla's Wissam Ben Yedder later had a goal harshly ruled out for offside.

It was an inspired performance from Villarreal keeper Asenjo, who made three top saves after keeping out Nasri's penalty, including swooping to the floor to claw away a close range header from Vicente Iborra in the closing stages.

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