Slick Sevilla joint second after beating Tenerife

Nov 21, 2009, 18:16 GMT

Madrid - Slick Sevilla are joint second in the Spanish Liga after Saturday's 2-1 win away to lowly Tenerife.

South Americans Diego Perotti and Renato scored for Sevilla, Nino struck late for Tenerife.

'We were very sharp today,' said the in-form Renato. 'They are not a bad side, but we were a little bit better in all respects.'

Sevilla now have 25 points from 11 games, the same total as Real Madrid, who are at home to lowly Racing Santander later on Saturday.

Real and Sevilla are three points ahead of Deportivo Coruna, who beat lowly Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday.

They are one point behind leaders Barcelona, who are away to Athletic Bilbao in Saturday's late game.

Argentine striker Perotti gave Sevilla the lead in the 33rd minute by turning in a centre from Spain winger Jesus Navas.

Four minutes after half-time, Renato made it 2-0 with a powerful drive, after being set up by Luis Fabiano.

Nino gave Sevilla hope by volleying home a handsome goal 14 minutes from time. But Sevilla had few problems in holding out for an important win.

Saturday's other early game saw Deportivo Coruna score a late 2-1 win at home to troubled Atletico Madrid.

Sergio Aguero gave Atletico the lead after just three minutes, only for defender Daniel Colotto to make it 1-1 in the 22nd minute with a powerful header.

Deportivo dominated the second half but Atletico seemed poised to take home a point. In injury time, however, Pablo Ibanez pulled down Alberto Lopo for a clear penalty - and Andres Guardado made no mistake from the spot.

Atletico midfielder Clever Santana was sent off for his protesting about the late penalty.

Atletico remain third from bottom. Deportivo, in contrast, are now fourth, three points behind Sevilla and Real Madrid.