The away victory gave Sevilla a 14-point gap over both fifth-place Real Sociedad and sixth-place Real Betis, practically securing them the final qualification spot for the Champions League with eight rounds remaining.

The win has Sevilla just six points adrift of league leaders Atletico Madrid, who have come back to the pack in recent months, and five behind second-place Real Madrid.

"More than ever we have to have faith in ourselves and keep doing what we have been doing so far this season," Lopetegui said.

Celta, who were was seeking their second win in a row in the league, stay in 10th place.

Sevilla opened the scoring with a goal by Jules Kounde less than 10 minutes into the match, but the hosts went ahead with a pair of goals to striker Iago Aspas in the 20th and 23rd minutes.

Fernando equalised for Sevilla in the 35th and Brais Mendez put Celta ahead again near halftime.

The visitors rallied in the second half with Ivan Rakitic's first league goal since the opening match of the season levelling things up again on the hour before Papu Gomez struck the winner 14 minutes from time.

Australian Associated Press