Sevilla FC edged out Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1-0 in a closely contested La Liga match. The decisive goal came in the 65th minute from Ivan Rakitic, who calmly slotted past the Rayo goalkeeper. The win lifts Sevilla up to 7th in the La Liga table, while Rayo remains anchored in the relegation zone. This result marks a crucial victory for Sevilla, as they narrow the gap between themselves and the top six.