Match report
Real Madrid Defeats Sevilla 2-0 in La Liga Clash
Real Madrid
2–0
FT
Sevilla
Dec 20, 2025
Real Madrid held off a ten-man Sevilla side to secure a crucial 2-0 win in their La Liga clash. Jude Bellingham's early goal was followed by Kylian Mbappé’s penalty, though the latter was later cancelled by VAR. Despite two yellow cards and a red card for Sevilla, Real Madrid maintained composure to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.
Key Facts
- • Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla (La Liga)
- • Jude Bellingham scored in the 38th minute
- • Marcão sent off for Sevilla in the 68th minute
- • Kylian Mbappé’s goal from a penalty was later cancelled by VAR
Lineups
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 17 R. Asencio (D)
- 22 A. Rudiger (D)
- 24 D. Huijsen (D)
- 20 F. Garcia (D)
- 15 A. Guler (M)
- 14 A. Tchouameni (M)
- 5 J. Bellingham (M)
- 11 Rodrygo (F)
- 10 K. Mbappe (F)
- 7 Vinicius Junior (F)
Substitutes
- 13 A. Lunin
- 43 S. Mestre
- 4 D. Alaba
- 6 E. Camavinga
- 16 G. Garcia
- 19 D. Ceballos
- 23 F. Mendy
- 28 J. Cestero Sancho
- 30 F. Mastantuono
- 35 D. Jimenez
- 45 T. Pitarch
Sevilla
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
- 16 J. Sanchez (D)
- 2 J. A. Carmona (D)
- 6 N. Gudelj (D)
- 23 Marcao (D)
- 12 G. Suazo (D)
- 18 L. Agoume (M)
- 19 B. Mendy (M)
- 20 D. Sow (M)
- 7 I. Romero (F)
- 10 A. Sanchez (F)
Substitutes
- 13 O. Nyland
- 4 K. Salas
- 8 Joan Jordan
- 14 Peque
- 15 F. Cardoso
- 22 R. Martinez
- 24 A. Januzaj
- 36 Oso
- 28 M. Bueno
- 29 M. Sierra
- 32 Castrin
- 17 A. Gonzalez
Timeline
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34' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardJosé Ángel CarmonaFoul
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37' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardMarcãoFoul
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38' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJude Bellingham · Assist: Rodrygo -
41' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardRodrygoSimulation
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60' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardR. AsencioFoul
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60' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1Off: Gabriel Suazo · On: Oso -
68' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardMarcãoFoul
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68' Sevilla Card · Red CardMarcãoFoul
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70' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardLucien AgouméArgument
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70' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2Off: Isaac Romero · On: Peque -
72' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Guler · On: E. Camavinga -
83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Vinicius Junior · On: G. Garcia -
84' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3Off: José Ángel Carmona · On: K. Salas -
84' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4Off: Lucien Agoumé · On: A. Januzaj -
84' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Mendy · On: Alfon González -
86' Real Madrid Goal · PenaltyK. Mbappe -
89' Real Madrid Var · Penalty cancelledJude Bellingham -
90'+1 Sevilla Card · Yellow CardDjibril SowFoul
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90'+2 Real Madrid Var · Penalty cancelledRodrygo -
90'+3 Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Asencio · On: D. Jimenez
Match Stats
| Stat | Real Madrid | Sevilla |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 496 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 5 |
| xG | 2.33 | 1.56 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 445 | 386 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Jude Bellingham's early goal in the 38th minute gave Real Madrid the lead and boosted their confidence.
- ▸ Marcão's red card for Sevilla in the 68th minute shifted momentum towards Real Madrid, allowing them to control the game despite a cancelled penalty.