Real Madrid missed a chance to return to the top of La Liga on Sunday, throwing away a lead to lose 3-2 at Sevilla, with Sergio Ramos' injury-enforced withdrawal worsening matters.
Rafael Benitez's men were knocked off top spot thanks to Barcelona's victory over Villarreal earlier in the day and the visitors then suffered the first defeat of the coach's reign despite welcoming back Gareth Bale from injury at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Karim Benzema was absent from the squad following a week in which the injured striker was charged as part of an investigation into an alleged sex-tape plot involving France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena, but Madrid's quest to return to top spot began well without him.
Captain Ramos scored against his former employers, only to injure himself in the process and go off half an hour in. From there, momentum shifted as Sevilla levelled before the break courtesy of Ciro Immobile's first goal for the club.
Four minutes after Ramos' departure, Immobile opened his Sevilla account with an expert finish from a tight angle following a deep corner not dealt with by the visiting defence.
The Borussia Dortmund loanee's first goal since March sent Sevilla in level at half-time, although the Italian came close to a second before the break when he prodded Benoit Tremoulinas' cross wide.
Ronaldo too fired wide but Benitez's side looked ponderous in the final third while Sevilla were anything but as they went ahead through a stunning passing move finished off by Banega.
The Argentine benefitted from a quick one-two involving Konoplyanka and Immobile before converting the former's cross to complete the turnaround.
Rodriguez was introduced by Benitez in an attempt to salvage something from the game but Ronaldo's decision to shoot from a tight angle instead of play in Luka Modric somewhat typified Madrid's lacklustre attacking play.
Casemiro's header was well saved by Rico but substitute Llorente sealed the points when he headed home unmarked inside the area 16 minutes from time.
