Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, easing pressure on manager Xabi Alonso after a busy week of matches. The first half saw both teams create chances, but the opening goal proved decisive. Rodrygo delivered a well-placed free kick from the right in the 38th minute, allowing Jude Bellingham to rise above Sevilla’s defenders and head Madrid into the lead.
Sevilla had moments of promise in the first half, testing goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with efforts from Isaac Romero and Fran García. Despite their pressure, the visitors struggled to convert opportunities, leaving Madrid in control once Bellingham scored. Alexis Sánchez attempted a dramatic bicycle kick before halftime, but the ball landed on the roof of the net, keeping Sevilla trailing.
Madrid’s dominance was evident as they moved the ball efficiently in attack, maintaining possession and creating chances, while Sevilla’s defensive reshuffles could not prevent the breakthrough. The opening goal set the tone for the second half, putting Sevilla under significant pressure.
Mbappé Misses Early Chances
Kylian Mbappé had several opportunities to extend Madrid’s lead early in the second half but was repeatedly denied by Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. Within the first 12 minutes, he sent two shots straight at the keeper and narrowly missed another from the left wing. A header also struck the crossbar, reflecting Mbappé’s dominance but frustration in front of goal.
Sevilla, despite being down, continued to test Courtois, with both Sánchez and Romero forcing key saves. The visitors showed resilience but were limited by Madrid’s structured defense and counterattacks. Opportunities for Sevilla remained scarce, particularly as they struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined home side.
Madrid’s early dominance and Mbappé’s constant threat kept Sevilla pinned back, creating a tactical advantage that would become more pronounced after the sending-off.
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Marcão Sent Off, Sevilla Reduced to Ten Men
Sevilla’s slim hopes of claiming a rare victory at the Bernabéu suffered a major blow when Marcão received a second yellow card midway through the second half. The defender’s rash challenge on Bellingham left Sevilla with ten men, forcing coach Matías Almeyda to reshuffle his team and adopt a more defensive approach.
The dismissal allowed Madrid to control the remainder of the match comfortably. Rodrygo’s direct runs and coordinated play with Mbappé kept Sevilla under pressure, and Courtois remained largely untested after Sevilla’s key attacking outlet was removed. The numerical advantage made Madrid’s second goal inevitable.
Despite the setback, Sevilla’s goalkeeper Vlachodimos made several crucial saves to limit the scoreline, highlighting the team’s fighting spirit even with ten players on the pitch.
Mbappé Secures Second Goal from Penalty
Five minutes from time, a foul on Rodrygo by Juanlu Sánchez awarded Madrid a penalty, which Mbappé converted with ease. This goal marked his 18th league strike of the season, reinforcing his position as Madrid’s top scorer. A second penalty awarded to Madrid was overturned by VAR, but the result was already secured.
The victory extended Madrid’s strong home form, giving them their 11th league win out of 12 matches at the Bernabéu this season. Sevilla, meanwhile, remain winless in their last 19 trips to Madrid and have now lost six of their last nine matches, reflecting a difficult run against top opponents.
With this result, Real Madrid consolidates their position in LaLiga, while Sevilla will look to regroup and regain form in upcoming fixtures. Stay tuned for the latest football news only at footballcoasters.co.uk.