Real Madrid Secure Dominant Win Over Sevilla, Keep Atletico in Sight
Real Madrid showcased their dominance with an emphatic 4-2 victory over Sevilla, keeping the pressure on La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid. The game saw spectacular first-half goals from Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde, and Rodrygo. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a sublime 25-yard strike, while Valverde doubled the lead with a 30-yard screamer just ten minutes later. Rodrygo extended the advantage in the 34th minute, finishing off a precise Lucas Vazquez cut-back. Sevilla managed to respond shortly after, as Isaac Romero headed home a well-placed cross from Juanlu Sanchez to make it 3-1 before halftime.
Real Madrid continued their relentless form in the second half. Eight minutes after the restart, Mbappe turned provider, setting up Brahim Diaz, who calmly chipped the ball past the Sevilla goalkeeper to make it 4-1. The Santiago Bernabeu crowd rose to their feet to applaud Sevilla’s captain, Jesus Navas, as he made his final career appearance. Navas, who retires mid-season due to a chronic hip injury, entered the pitch 20 years after his debut at the same stadium. He nearly marked the occasion with an assist, but Isaac Romero’s strike hit the post. Dodi Lukebakio pulled one back for Sevilla late in the game, finding the net with a low drive past Thibaut Courtois at his near post, but it wasn’t enough to threaten Madrid’s commanding lead.
The win solidifies Real Madrid’s position in the title race, moving them above Barcelona into second place, just one point behind Atletico with a game in hand. This victory also marked their 19th win in their last 20 home games against Sevilla, highlighting their dominance at the Bernabeu. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s title hopes took a hit as they suffered a dramatic 2-1 loss to Atletico, conceding in the 96th minute. The Catalan giants have now managed only two wins in their last eight league games, casting doubts over their consistency since their stunning 4-0 win against Real Madrid in October. As the La Liga season heats up, Real Madrid’s form and depth continue to make them formidable contenders for the title.
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