Ten-man Deportivo La Coruna hung on to claim a point in the Galician derby at rivals Celta Vigo, surviving a late onslaught to draw 1-1.
Celso Borges finished off a swift team move from close range to put the visitors ahead in the 20th minute but Nolito levelled on the half-hour mark with a brilliant finish.
Celta improved after the break and when Alejandro Arribas was dismissed for a second booking after 68 minutes they looked destined to grab a late winner, but Victor Sanchez del Amo's side kept them at bay for the remainder of the game to edge closer to safety.
Depor are nine points above the relegation zone with seven games to go, but Celta missed an opportunity to boost their hopes of finishing in the top six.
Deportivo beat Levante before the international break to pick up a first win in 2016 and they looked in confident mood as they made the stronger start at Balaidos.
Brazilian defender Sidnei could have given them the lead a moment before Borges' strike but headed over the bar as he met a cross from close range.
Costa Rica international Borges provided the finishing touch to a great move between Argentine winger Fede Cartabia and Luis Alberto to put Depor in front, but the home supporters were lifted by Nolito's smart finish at the other end, the Spain international receiving a threaded pass from Fabian Orellana before slotting into the corner.
The second half saw fewer chances than the frantic first period, and Celta were left frustrated at not being able to finish their rivals off.