Real Madrid tightened their hold on second place in La Liga by defeating Sevilla despite coming from behind, thanks to two goals from Rodrygo.
In the first three minutes, Rafa Mir gave the home team a good lead by converting on a rebound with a first-time shot into the roof of the net.
Rodrygo's well-placed free kick, which left Sevilla goalkeeper Bono stranded since he thought the Brazilian would aim for the other corner, brought Real, who were playing without a designated striker and five central midfielders, level.
In an exciting first half, Erik Lamela hit the post then squandered an even better opportunity by scuffing over when it appeared he had a tap-in. Sevilla paid the price.
In an otherwise forgettable game, Rodrygo scored an outstanding second goal and the winning goal.
second period. He turned Gonzalo Montiel inside-out as Real advanced after a Sevilla free kick before slipping the ball home.
As the match deteriorated, Marcos Acuna was given a late red card for a studs-up challenge. Sevilla were more intent in fouling Dani Ceballos than seeking an equalizer.
If Sevilla wins the Europa League final on Wednesday, they have a chance to play in the next season's European football, while Real stays in second place with 77 points and Real drops to 10th with 49 points.
0' Match Events The game is about to commence!
3' GOAL! Real Madrid defeats Sevilla 1-0 (Rafa Mir)
9' Excellent tackling by Alaba
14' CLOSE! Rodrygo blows a wonderful opportunity!
29' GOAL! Real Madrid vs. Sevilla, 1-1 (Rodrygo)
Yellow Card, 33' Vazquez reserved
'53' Hurt! Valverde is being stretchered off.
Yellow Card, 64' novel Tchouaméni
69' GOAL! Real Madrid 1-2 Sevilla (Rodrygo)
Red Card at 83'! Acuna was ejected
Line-ups
Rakitic, Gomez, Lamela, Gudelj, Rekik, Bounou, Acuna, Rafa Mir, Gonzalo Montiel, Gil, Manu Bueno make up Sevilla's starting lineup.
Alex Telles, Dmitrovic, Jes Corona, Ocampos, Suso, Oliver Torres, Jordan, Teixeira, En-Nesyri, Loc Badé, Kouassi, and Matas Arbol are the substitutes.
Modric, Kroos, Alaba, Courtois, Vazquez, F Mendy, Ceballos, Valverde, Militao, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Rodrygo make up the Real Madrid starting lineup.
Hazard, Nacho, Rudiger, Odriozola, Vallejo, Andriy Lunin, Eduardo Camavinga, lvaro Rodrguez, and Francisco Javier González Pérez are the substitutes.
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