Valencia earn valuable point

Ronald Koeman's Valencia CF came from two goals down to scramble a 2-2 draw at Real Zaragoza on Saturday to put the brakes on their slump in form while Sevilla FC were 4-1 winners against Real Racing Club Santander.

Valencia rally
Valencia were in trouble after a penalty from Argentine striker Diego Milito (18) and an own goal by goalkeeper Juan Luis Mora (29) put Zaragoza 2-0 up at the break. Serbia striker Nikola Žigić headed one back 13 minutes from time before winger David Silva earned his side their second point in five outings.

Koeman dismissal
Koeman had to watch most of the second half from the stands after he was sent off for losing his cool on the touchline. His side had made a bad start at La Romareda, third-choice keeper Mora giving away a penalty after clattering into striker Ricardo Oliveira. Milito took his tally for the season to nine goals when he sent Mora the wrong way from the spot.

Mora mistakes
Mora, preferred to Santiago Cañzares, then committed another error on the half-hour mark when he palmed a swirling cross from Sergio García into his own net. Valencia were lucky not to concede a third before the break and their luck changed when Koeman threw on Žigić in the second half, the Serbian international scoring their first league goal in five outings. Silva then weaved his way past two players and sent a curling shot into the far corner with seven minutes to go. Valencia lie seventh place on 26 points while Zaragoza are tenth on 21.

Sevilla success
Sevilla moved up to eighth after hitting four goals against Racing, who had the measure of their hosts for 66 minutes. Ezequiel Garay (49) had equalised Frédéric Kanouté's opener before the UEFA Champions League hopefuls moved through the gears with goals from Ernesto Chevanton (66), Jesús Navas (85) and Adriano Correia (90). Meanwhile, Getafe CF are eleventh in the Primera División after a 2-0 win at UD Almería who had Albert Crusat sent off (77). Lucas Licht (37) and De La Red (85) were the visitors' goalscorers.