Los Blancos have previously defeated Sevilla on many occasions and will be looking for a similar result this time around. Real Madrid are likely to emerge victorious against Sevilla
Match info: La Liga
Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville
Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025
Time: 6 pm Nigerian time
Confirmed as runners-up in Spain's top flight this season, Real Madrid will be bidding to give their supporters something to cheer when they head to Sevilla in their penultimate match of the campaign on Sunday night.
Real Madrid will enter the match off the back of a 2-1 success over Mallorca, which delayed Barcelona's title celebrations, but the Catalan outfit managed to secure the championship on Thursday night courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Espanyol.
Head-to-head:
- Sevilla have won 6 of the last 35 meetings between the two teams.
- Real Madrid have recorded 26 victories.
- The remaining 3 clashes ended in draws.
- Sevilla have not won any of their last five fixtures against Real Madrid.
- They have only emerged victorious in one of their last five games.
- Los Blancos have won four of their last five encounters against Sevilla.
- 7 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
Form:
- Sevilla in the League: D-L-D-L-W
- Sevilla in all competitions: D-L-D-L-W
- Real Madrid in the League: W-W-W-L-W
- Real Madrid in all competitions: W-L-W-L-W
Team News:
- Akor Adams, Diego Hormigo, and Tanguy Nianzou are injured and will not be in action for Sevilla. Ruben Vargas and Albert Sambi Lokonga might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
- Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy are injured, keeping them out of action for Real Madrid. Lucas Vázquez and Andriy Lunin’s availability depends on their match fitness.
Player(s) to watch:
- Dodi Lukebakio is going to play an essential role in the attacking front for Sevilla. Although he has not been able to score a goal in the last few games for his side, he will be looking to step up in this crucial game against Real Madrid. With the help of his fellow squad members, Lukebakio can cause trouble for Los Blancos’ defence.
- Kylian Mbappe is the leading goal scorer in the La Liga this season. Mbappe has done well enough and has led Real Madrid to multiple wins this season. He is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front yet again. With the absence of Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, the Frenchman will have to lead the attacking front on his own.