The capital’s giant failed to win any trophies last season after the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup—following defeats to Barcelona on all fronts, Ancelotti was replaced by Xabi Alonso as early as the summer. Alonso won El Clásico but lost his lead in La Liga by winter and was on the verge of being sacked, especially after defeats to Celta and Manchester City in the Champions League. However, at least they managed to defeat Alavés.
The team from Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán barely clinched 17th, the “safety” spot in La Liga last season, finishing with 41 points to their rival’s 40. This season, under Matías Almeyda, they started well, including a rout of Barcelona. But since late October, most of their wins have been in the cup. Still, in La Liga, they remain above the relegation zone. They recently thrashed Oviedo 4-0.
Mbappé and co. average two goals per game, conceding 0.94. Their opponents have a balanced ratio: 1.5 goals scored and conceded per match.
Real Madrid have won two of their last four matches
53% of Real Madrid’s matches see both teams score, with an average total of 2.94 goals per game
Sevilla are unbeaten in their last three matches
63% of Sevilla’s matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game.
Real Madrid (probable lineup): Courtois – Álvaro Carreras, Rüdiger, Militão, Alexander-Arnold – Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Valverde – Vinícius Júnior, Mbappé.
Sevilla (probable lineup): Vlachodimos – Carmona, Marcão Teixeira, Azpilicueta, Juanlu Sánchez – Mendy, Sow, González, Peque, Ejuke – Adams.
