Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday in a La Liga match that moved the club into third place in the standings. According to Punch, Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a skillful individual goal and a penalty, while Arda Guler and Yan Diomande also scored for the hosts. MyJoyOnline reported that Mbappe’s goals were his 10th and 11th of the season across all competitions, highlighting his consistent performance in just 11 games. The victory allowed Jose Mourinho’s side to climb above Real Betis, who had lost 5-2 to league leaders Barcelona the previous day.
The match began with a quiet first half before Arda Guler broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a spectacular strike from the edge of the box. Punch described the goal as a superb lofted shot that went over Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos and into the top corner. Mbappe extended the lead seven minutes later after receiving a backheel from Jude Bellingham, executing a roulette turn to sidestep the goalkeeper before rolling the ball into the net. MyJoyOnline noted that Mbappe rounded the goalkeeper before slotting in the goal, confirming the sequence of events reported by both publications.
In the second half, Sevilla attempted a comeback, but Real Madrid secured the victory with two more goals. Mbappe converted a penalty after being brought down inside the box, chipping the ball over the keeper. Yan Diomande, who started on the left flank in place of suspended Vinicius Junior, added a late strike from outside the box to make it 4-1. Sevilla’s only goal came from Manuel Bueno, who curled a finish into the bottom corner late in the game.
The result leaves Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona, who are top of the table, with Atletico Madrid in second place. Sportstar noted that the champions thrashed Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday, solidifying their lead. The next major fixture for Real Madrid is the El Clasico at Camp Nou on October 25, as reported by MyJoyOnline. Punch added that Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu had been vocal about refereeing decisions, chanting and holding banners against La Liga president Javier Tebas following recent comments comparing the club’s strategy to Nazi propaganda. Sevilla defender Juan Iglesias acknowledged the impact of refereeing, stating that the match was decided by decisions that did not go their way.