Anthony Martial key for Sevilla as assist helps side to win over Elche to cut Real Madrid’s La Liga lead

After an indifferent start to his career on loan at Sevilla, on-loan striker Anthony Martial showed his talents by providing an assist as his new side beat Elche 2-0 in La Liga on Friday night. The Manchester United striker helped his side cut Real Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga to three points, though they have a game in hand to play on Saturday at Villarreal.

Sevilla beat Elche 2-0 on Friday night to close in on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Goals from Papu Gomez and Rafa Mir were enough to secure all three points against their depleted opposition.

There are now just three points between second placed Sevilla, and league leaders Real.

Real visit Villarreal on Saturday afternoon and could go six points clear again once they have their game in hand completed. Sevilla now have a 10-point lead over third-placed Real Betis and look set to secure a Champions League spot.

The Andalusians were made to wait as they struggled to break down their opponents and it was not until 70 minutes that Gomez broke the deadlock.

Five minutes later, it was two as Mir doubled their advantage, with Anthony Martial instrumental, providing a superb cross.