Real Madrid defeat Sevilla 4-2 to climb to second in La Liga

December 22, 2024 / 9:59 PM

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: Real Madrid secured a 4-2 victory over Sevilla on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe playing a key role, scoring and assisting a goal. The win moved Madrid to second place in La Liga, just one point behind leaders Atletico Madrid going into the winter break.

Mbappe opened the scoring with a powerful shot from outside the box in the 10th minute, and Federico Valverde doubled the lead shortly after with a long-range effort. Rodrygo made it 3-0 in the 34th minute, converting a cross from Lucas Vazquez.

Sevilla responded with a header from Isaac Romero in the 35th minute, but Brahim Diaz restored Madrid's three-goal advantage in the 53rd minute after a well-executed move involving Mbappe and Vazquez. Sevilla scored again through Dodi Lukebakio in the 85th minute, but Madrid held on for the win, leaving them two points clear of third-place Barcelona.