Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu, closing the gap on LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
Key facts
- •Real Madrid sits in third place in LaLiga with 21 points from nine matches.
- •Sevilla remains in sixth place with 14 points following the defeat.
- •Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, including a penalty in the 63rd minute.
- •Eder Militao returned to the pitch for the first time since April after recovering from hamstring surgery.
- •Real Madrid is scheduled to play Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday, October 25.
Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabeu in matchday nine of LaLiga. Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, while Arda Guler and Yan Diomande also found the net for the hosts. The victory brings Real Madrid to 21 points, placing them third in the league table and six points behind leaders Barcelona ahead of their upcoming match against the rivals.
By the numbers
Match Highlights and Scoring
Arda Guler opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a strike from the edge of the penalty area. Kylian Mbappe added a second goal in the 37th minute after receiving a pass from Jude Bellingham. In the second half, Mbappe converted a penalty in the 63rd minute after being fouled by Andres Castrin. Although Sevilla substitute Manu Bueno scored in the 80th minute, Yan Diomande responded two minutes later with a powerful strike to restore the three-goal lead.
Team Developments
Real Madrid played without the suspended Vinicius Jr., with Yan Diomande and Endrick filling roles in the attack. The match also marked the return of Eder Militao, who made his first appearance in the 85th minute following hamstring surgery in April. Coach Jose Mourinho noted the performance as one of the most complete of his second spell at the club as the team prepares for the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hindu Sport, Anadolu Agency Sport.
