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Real Madrid Beats Sevilla 4-2 to Climb to Second in La Liga
Real Madrid delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, defeating Sevilla 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu to move up to second place in La Liga. The win brought Real Madrid closer to Atlético Madrid, who still lead the league, cutting the gap to just one point. This crucial victory also extended their lead over Barcelona, who are now in third place after their 2-1 loss to Atlético Madrid the day before.
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s star forward, was the standout player of the match, scoring the opening goal and providing an assist for another. The French international’s incredible thunderbolt from outside the box in the 10th minute sent the home crowd into a frenzy, giving Real Madrid an early lead. Just 10 minutes later, Federico Valverde extended the advantage with a long-range effort that beat Sevilla’s goalkeeper, marking Real Madrid’s dominance in the early stages of the game.
Rodrygo, another key player for Real Madrid, made it 3-0 in the 34th minute. The Brazilian winger finished off a superb cross from Lucas Vázquez, capping a well-executed attacking move. Sevilla, however, pulled one back almost immediately after, with Isaac Romero heading home in the 35th minute. Despite the goal, Real Madrid maintained their momentum and went into halftime with a 3-1 advantage.
In the second half, Real Madrid continued to show their attacking prowess. In the 53rd minute, Brahim Díaz, who had been involved in several promising moves, restored the team’s three-goal cushion. A combination of Mbappé and Vázquez set up Díaz, who slotted the ball into the net with precision, giving Real Madrid a commanding 4-1 lead.
Sevilla, despite being on the back foot, managed to pull another goal back in the 85th minute. Dodi Lukebakio capitalized on a well-timed through ball and finished past Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, reducing the deficit to 4-2. However, it was too little, too late for Sevilla, as Real Madrid saw out the remaining minutes of the game to secure the victory.
This 4-2 win was not only important for Real Madrid’s title chase but also for their confidence going into the winter break. With Atlético Madrid currently sitting at the top of La Liga, Real Madrid’s victory brought them closer to the leaders, with just one point separating the two teams. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s loss to Atlético left them two points behind Real Madrid in third place, with both teams having played a different number of games.
it’s victory also highlighted the team’s attacking depth and individual brilliance. Mbappé’s contribution, both as a scorer and a playmaker, reaffirmed his importance to the squad. His partnership with other attacking players like Rodrygo, Valverde, and Díaz continues to show Real Madrid’s offensive strength, making them one of the most formidable teams in La Liga this season.
As the season progresses, it will be looking to maintain their form and challenge Atlético Madrid for the La Liga title. This win over Sevilla sent a strong message to their rivals, and with a point to prove, Real Madrid’s title aspirations remain very much alive heading into the new year.
