The Brazil striker displayed his full repertoire of attacking skills, scoring with a header, a penalty and through an excellent dipping strike from outside the area.

He opened the scoring in the 28th minute by heading in a cross from Jesus Navas, and defender Julien Escude doubled Sevilla's advantage with a header of his own in the 39th.

Luis Fabiano added his second from the penalty spot in the 43rd before Levante's Xisco Munoz made it 3-1 early in the second half. But the Brazilian's long blast sealed the victory in the 68th and gave him eight goals for the season.

Sevilla's third victory in four games gave it 29 points, just one point off Europa League positions.

Later, Barcelona aimed for its 14th straight league win at home against Racing Santander, and fourth-place Valencia hosted a Malaga side full of winter reinforcements.

Levante has lost five straight and risks falling into last place if Almeria beats Osasuna on Sunday.

Also on Sunday, Real Madrid looks to bounce back from last week's draw to Almeria when it hosts Mallorca, and third-place Villarreal looks to stay undefeated at home in league play against Real Sociedad. Elsewhere, Sporting Gijon plays Atletico Madrid, Espanyol visits Getafe, and Zaragoza receives Deportivo La Coruna.

Hercules is at Athletic Bilbao on Monday to close week 20.