Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham delivered a powerful performance in the second half, securing a 2-0 victory for Real Madrid against Sevilla, who finished the match with nine players after two players received straight red cards. This win comes after Barcelona claimed the league title, leaving Real to navigate the match with a depleted squad, missing key players such as Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
Sevilla’s troubles began early as Loïc Badé was sent off just 11 minutes into the game for a foul on Mbappé that halted a promising counter-attack. Despite their man advantage, Real Madrid struggled in the first half to create clear goal-scoring opportunities, with both Mbappé and Endrick missing chances.
The situation for Sevilla worsened shortly after halftime when substitute Isaac Romero received a red card for a dangerous challenge on Aurélien Tchouaméni, further diminishing their hopes.
It wasn’t until the 75th minute that Real Madrid broke the deadlock when Mbappé, who has been sensational in his debut season, scored with a well-placed low shot that found the bottom corner. With 29 goals, he is on the cusp of becoming LaLiga’s top scorer, outpacing Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski.
The match was sealed in the 87th minute when Gonzalo García, a product of Real Madrid’s academy, provided an assist for Bellingham to score from close range, confirming the win.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde reflected on the match, stating the importance of giving their all regardless of the title race. As the season nears its end, Barcelona leads with a commanding 85 points, followed by Real Madrid with 81 points, while Atlético Madrid holds third place with 73 points.
This result serves as a positive indicator for Real Madrid’s resilience and depth, underlining the team’s ability to win even when facing challenges. It continues to affirm their competitive spirit as they aim for a strong finish in the league.