LaLiga race: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

Football - La Liga Santander - Sevilla v FC Barcelona - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla, Spain - June 19, 2020. Sevilla's Lucas Ocampos in action with Barcelona's Arthur, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). [REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo]

Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw at Sevilla in an empty stadium on Friday as they dropped points for the first time since the season re-started after the hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Catalans are top of the standings on 65 points from 30 games but second-placed Real Madrid, with 62, can go above their rivals if they beat Real Sociedad away on Sunday due to their superior head-to-head record. Sevilla are third on 52.