Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria celebrates his goal against Sevilla during their Spanish first division soccer match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid December 19, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

 

The point keeps Sporting in the relegation zone but should mean Sporting coach Manuel Preciado keeps his job into the new year.

Finally Valencia came from behind to win 2-1 away to Real Sociedad with Aritz Aduriz scoring the winner in injury time after Tino Costa had cancelled out Xabi Prieto out or the Basque side.

The win moved Valencia into fourth place ahead of Espanyol. Meanwhile Racing Santander entertain Hercules on the last game.