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Mbappé Matches Ronaldo's Calendar-Year Mark as Real Madrid Beat Sevilla 2–0

The win leaves Madrid on 42 points one behind Barcelona before the leaders play Sunday.

Overview

  • Kylian Mbappé converted an 86th-minute penalty to reach 59 goals for the year, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2013 tally.
  • Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a header from a Rodrygo free kick late in the first half.
  • Sevilla went down to 10 men when defender Marcão was sent off in the second half, shifting control to the hosts.
  • Thibaut Courtois produced several key saves as Sevilla, led by chances from Alexis Sánchez, threatened early in the second period.
  • Audible boos at the Santiago Bernabéu reflected pressure on Xabi Alonso’s side, even as Mbappé celebrated his 27th birthday and Sevilla stayed on 20 points.