Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4:1 in La Liga on Sunday, trimming the distance to FC Barcelona at the top of the table to six points ahead of El Clasico. Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe with a brace, and Yan Diomande scored for Jose Mourinho’s side, while Manuel Bueno netted the lone goal for the visitors.
Real Madrid Beats Sevilla 4:1 to Close Gap in La Liga Title Race
Real Madrid entered the match trailing both FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga standings after both rival clubs won their fixtures in the ninth round of the season, SportoweFakty reported. Facing a Sevilla side that has mounted a challenge for higher finishes following previous down seasons, manager Jose Mourinho’s squad could not afford another stumble.
The match at Santiago Bernabeu started slowly with few chances created by either side. Ruben Vargas missed an early, unexpected shot for Sevilla in the 16th minute, shortly before Federico Valverde unleashed a powerful long-range drive that struck teammate Kylian Mbappe. Referee Mateo Busquets later paused play for a VAR check in the 23rd minute to review Arda Guler for an elbow challenge on an opponent, but the Turkish midfielder escaped punishment without even receiving a yellow card.
Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe Fire Real Madrid Ahead
Just seven minutes after surviving the VAR review, Guler opened the scoring in the 30th minute. Yan Diomande provided the setup, allowing the Turkey international to launch a 16-meter strike under the crossbar past helpless Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, according to SportoweFakty.
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The hosts doubled their lead shortly after. Vlachodimos denied Mbappe from a tight angle in the 33rd minute, but the French forward broke through four minutes later. Mbappe rounded the Sevilla goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation to tap the ball into an empty net, giving Real Madrid a 2:0 halftime advantage. Sevilla’s Robbie Ure tested Thibaut Courtois with a shot from the penalty area in stoppage time, but the Belgian goalkeeper made the save.
Penalty Kick and Late Goal Exchanges Seal the Scoreline
Sevilla threatened after the break through Chidera Ejuke and Felix Correia, whose close-range shot was cleared off the line by Valverde just past the hour mark. In the 61st minute, Mbappe raced past the visiting defense and drew a foul from Andres Castrin inside the penalty box. Mbappe converted the resulting penalty kick in the 63rd minute with a Panenka-style finish past Vlachodimos.
Sevilla pulled a goal back in the 80th minute when substitute Manuel Bueno scored with a flat shot from the penalty area that beat Courtois, following an earlier close-range effort that sailed wide. Real Madrid immediately responded two minutes later when Diomande capped a driving run with an unstoppable 20-meter shot into the back of the net. The 4:1 victory leaves Real Madrid six points behind table-leaders Barcelona ahead of El Clasico, with Atletico Madrid positioned between the two clubs.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Who refereed the Real Madrid and Sevilla match?
Mateo Busquets served as the referee for the fixture between Real Madrid and Sevilla at Santiago Bernabeu.
How many goals did Kylian Mbappe score against Sevilla?
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals for Real Madrid, finding the net during open play in the 37th minute and converting a penalty kick in the 63rd minute.
What is Real Madrid’s position in the standings after this victory?
Following the 4:1 win, Real Madrid sits six points behind league leaders FC Barcelona, with Atletico Madrid separating the two clubs in the La Liga table ahead of El Clasico.
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