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Werder Bremen cling onto Bundesliga status

Ludwig Augustinsson of SV Werder Bremen celebrates his side's second goal
Ludwig Augustinsson of SV Werder Bremen celebrates his side's second goal

Werder Bremen narrowly edged hosts Heidenheim on the away goals rule in their Bundesliga promotion-relegation playoff to preserve their top-flight status.

Three goals in the last five minutes ensured a lively end to a 2-2 draw after the two teams had played out a goalless stalemate in last Thursday's first leg in Bremen.

Heidenheim defender Norman Theuerkauf turned the ball into his own net in the third minute to hand Werder the lead and Ludwig Augustinsson added a 94th minute strike while Tim Kleindienst equalised twice for Heidenheim, who finished third in the second division and were hoping to get promoted to the top flight for the first time.

Werder have spent only one season outside the German top flight but were forced into the playoff after finishing third from bottom this season. 

In Spain Lucas Ocampos' 15th goal of the season helped Sevilla cement fourth place in LaLiga with a 1-0 win over struggling Eibar.

Argentina forward Ocampos drilled home from close range to hand Sevilla a second straight league win, but the hosts had to endure 13 minutes of added time in the second half before sealing the victory.

Jesus Navas laid on the only goal as Sevilla built on their 3-0 win at Leganes, which had ended a niggling run of four consecutive draws.

Julen Loptegui's side moved six points clear of Villarreal in fifth, with Atletico Madrid two points ahead in third.

Wins over Valencia and Granada had helped Eibar ease their relegation concerns slightly, but this loss leaves them still looking over their shoulders.

Alexander Isak's smart backheel snatched Real Sociedad a 1-1 draw at Levante.

The Sweden striker flicked home his 16th goal of the season with an astute, improvised finish to hand the visitors an early lead.

Isak turned in Mikel Oyarzabal's cross, with the 23-year-old winger laying on his 10th assist of the campaign.

Just four minutes later, though, captain Jose Morales equalised for Levante, firing home after a quick break and assist by Ruben Rochina. 

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