Atletico madrid 2 2 sevilla simeones side miss chance to usurp top four rivals

Atletico Madrid's match against Sevilla ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Simeone's side missing a chance to usurp their top-four rivals in the La Liga standings.

The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout. Sevilla took the lead in the 25th minute through a goal from Lucas Ocampos, but Atletico Madrid responded just before halftime through a strike from Joao Felix.

The second half saw both teams continue to push for a winner, and it was Atletico Madrid who took the lead in the 65th minute through a goal from Angel Correa. However, Sevilla refused to give up and equalized in the 85th minute through a goal from Yassine Bounou.

The draw means that Atletico Madrid remains in fifth place in the La Liga standings, while Sevilla stays in seventh place. The result also means that the top four teams in the league - Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla, and Valencia - all maintain their positions.

Simeone's side will be disappointed to have missed the opportunity to usurp their top-four rivals, but they will take heart from their performance and the fact that they are still very much in the hunt for a top-four finish.