Real Madrid vs Sevilla La Liga 22-12-2024
Real Madrid vs Sevilla All Goals & Highlights La Liga 22-12-2024
Real Madrid ended 2024 on a high note with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match saw Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde deliver spectacular goals, showcasing their brilliance and helping Los Blancos stay just one point behind La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.
🏁 @RealMadrid 4-2 @SevillaFC
⚽ 10′ @KMbappe
⚽ 20′ @fedeevalverde
⚽ 34′ @RodrygoGoes
⚽ 35′ Isaac
⚽ 53′ @Brahim
⚽ 85′ Lukébakio#RealMadridSevillaFC | @Emirates pic.twitter.com/BSAXTxVNIv— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 22, 2024
Mbappe and Valverde Lead Real Madrid to Victory
The game started with Real Madrid asserting dominance early on. In the 10th minute, Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring with a sensational long-range strike. Picking up a pass from Rodrygo, the French forward unleashed a thunderous shot from outside the box, leaving Sevilla’s goalkeeper Álvaro Fernández helpless. This marked Mbappe’s 10th La Liga goal of the season, further solidifying his impact since joining the club.
Just ten minutes later, Federico Valverde doubled the lead with an equally stunning effort. Following a short corner, the Uruguayan midfielder received a pass from Eduardo Camavinga and fired a powerful shot from over 30 yards out. The ball soared into the top corner, giving Real Madrid a commanding 2-0 advantage within the first 20 minutes.
Rodrygo and Brahim Add to the Scoreline
Real Madrid continued their relentless attack, and in the 34th minute, Rodrygo made it 3-0. The Brazilian capitalized on a precise cross from Lucas Vázquez, calmly slotting the ball into the net. However, Sevilla responded immediately, with Isaac Romero heading in a goal just a minute later to make it 3-1 before halftime.
In the second half, Real Madrid maintained their momentum. In the 53rd minute, Mbappe turned provider, setting up Brahim Díaz for the fourth goal. A clever through ball from Mbappe allowed Brahim to finish with composure, restoring Real Madrid’s three-goal cushion.
Sevilla’s Late Push Falls Short
Despite being outplayed for most of the match, Sevilla showed resilience in the final stages. Jesús Navas, making his emotional final appearance for the club, received a standing ovation from the Bernabéu crowd when he came on in the 65th minute. Sevilla managed to pull one back in the 85th minute when Dodi Lukebakio scored with a powerful strike, but it was too little, too late.
Real Madrid’s Stellar Year Ends on a High
This victory marked Real Madrid’s 12th La Liga win of the season and capped off an incredible year in which they secured five trophies, including the Champions League and La Liga titles. With 40 points from 18 games, Los Blancos sit second in the league, just one point behind Atletico Madrid.
As the team heads into the winter break, Carlo Ancelotti’s men will look to carry this momentum into 2025. Their next match is scheduled for January 3 against Valencia, a game that was postponed earlier in the season.
Real Madrid’s performance against Sevilla highlighted their attacking prowess, with Mbappe and Valverde’s stunning goals standing out as moments of brilliance. Fans will undoubtedly be excited to see what the team can achieve in the second half of the season.