Mbappé’s record overshadowed a gray triumph for Real Madrid, which at least gives his coach a break for the holidays
He Real Madrid won 2-0 at Sevilla to say goodbye to 2025 and give a break to his coach Xabi Alonso, who will have time to reflect during the short Christmas holidays on what he needs to compose to continue aspiring to fight him LaLiga to Barcelona.
Alonso sent his entire arsenal against Sevilla, with the trident Vinícius, Mbappé and Rodrygo up front, but it took 38 minutes to open the scoring, thanks to a header from Jude Bellingham.
It was a flat first half for Real Madrid, and although Sevilla did not do it with great quality either, both had opportunities, but the scoreboard was painted white before the break.
The second half seemed to even out the duel, but Marcão’s expulsion ruined Sevilla’s ambition, which the home team took advantage of to give Mbappé the opportunity to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s mark of 59 goals in a calendar year with Real Madrid.
The keys to the match
Another very sad game for Real Madrid, beyond the victory and the record of Mbappé, who was booed at times by his fans. They saved the furniture again against a good Sevilla that failed in the areas, with very clear chances up front and Marcao’s clumsiness with his expulsion.
The victory means that Xabi Alonso retains his position and Real Madrid does not yet say goodbye to the League, but the team continues to transmit absolutely nothing.
the hero
Rodrygo. In these dark weeks for Real Madrid, Rodrygo’s resurgence is the only good news. He assisted Bellingham on the goal and then caused the penalty to make it 2-0 that gave Mbappé the record.
The villain
mark His expulsion took away Sevilla’s chance to tie a game that was close to them, creating very dangerous chances.
Real Madrid vs Sevilla starting lineups
Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Fran García, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Raúl Asencio, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé.
Seville: Odyssey Vlachodimos, Juanlu,
How are Real Madrid and Sevilla in the table?
Real Madrid reaches 42 points and ends 2025 in second position in LaLiga, one behind Barcelona. Sevilla remains with 20 points, far from the first places.
What’s next for Real Madrid?
They will start 2026 at home against Real Betis on Sunday, January 4, to travel to Saudi Arabia, where they will play on Thursday the 8th in the Spanish Super Cup against Atlético de Madrid, seeking to advance to the final.
What’s next for Sevilla?
Sevilla will have two consecutive home games to start 2026: against Levante on Sunday, January 4, and against Celta Vigo on Monday, the 12th.
