Goals from Jesus Navas and Renato gave Sevilla a thrilling win at home to Real Madrid to ensure the battle for the Primera Liga title is not a two horse race between Madrid and Barcelona so early in the season.

The win puts Sevilla level on points with Real Madrid and three points behind league leaders FC Barcelona.

Had Madrid won, the big two in Spain would have already been six points clear of their nearest rivals, but Sevilla made it clear from the start that it is a side to be taken seriously.

The team that finished third in Spain last year dominated the first half in the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium and had it not been for an outstanding display from Madrid keeper Iker Casillas, who pulled off several outstanding saves, Manolo Jimenez's impressive side would have won by a greater margin.

Sevilla's goalkeeper Andres Palop celebrates after his team mate Jesus Navas scored against Real Madrid during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville October 4, 2009

However, Casillas was helpless when Jesus Navas outwitted Marcelo to head home the opening goal after 33 minutes.

Pepe leveled the scores from a header four minutes into the second half, but Renato scored the winning goal with another header as the Madrid defense completely failed to pick him up at the edge of the six yard box after 66 minutes.

Sevilla could have scored more goals, but Madrid almost snatched a late equalizer as Sergio Ramos fired wide with the last kick of the game.

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