Sevilla are third in the table with 12 points while Celta are two places better on 13.
Sevilla, who played in the Champions League this season, replaced coach Julen Lopetegui in October with Argentine taskmaster Jorge Sampaoli.
Elsewhere on Friday, Almería drew 1-1 with Cadiz while Borja Mayoral scored twice as Getafe beat Mallorca 2-0.
