:focal(1159x485:1161x483)/origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2024/12/22/4075557-82648788-2560-1440.jpg?ssl=1 "Mbappe stars as Madrid get pleasure from massive win over Sevilla in six-goal thriller")
Kylian Mbappe scored his tenth Liga objective of the season in gorgeous trend as Actual Madrid returned to profitable methods and moved to second within the desk with a 4-2 win towards Sevilla on the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Frenchman opening the scoring to present Los Blancos the lead inside 10 minutes, with a surprising strike from exterior of the field discovering the highest nook, leaving Sevilla goalkeeper Alvaro Fernandez with no probability to reserve it.
Madrid doubled their lead 10 minutes later with one more rocket strike, this time from Federico Valverde who fired from 30 yards out. Rodrygo made it three within the thirty fourth minute as he completed off a stunning staff transfer to attain his third objective in as many video games.
The guests have been handed a approach again into the sport simply earlier than half-time when Isaac Romero headed residence Juanlu Sanchez’s cross simply seconds after Madrid’s third.
However that hope died after half-time when a neat staff transfer managed by Mbappe noticed the Frenchman lay the ball on a plate for Brahim Diaz to fit residence.
The 75,000-plus crowd all took to their toes within the sixty fifth minute as 39-year-old Jesus Navas entered the sphere for the ultimate time in his profession and was handed the captain’s armband, with the Sevilla legend retiring after the full-time whistle.
Sevilla scored their second objective of the sport within the closing levels of the second half, when an excellent through-ball by Peque Fernandez discovered Dodi Lukebakio, who squeezed his shot previous Thibaut Courtois.
La Liga now takes a two-week break with Madrid subsequent on the sphere towards Valencia on Friday, January 3, 2025, whereas Sevilla are in Copa de Rey motion towards Almeria on January 4.
Speaking Level – One last dance for Jesus Navas
Whereas it was a masterclass from Actual Madrid, asides from some sloppy moments and lack of focus, the primary speaking level deserves to be targeted on the 39-year-old veteran who entered the sphere for the ultimate time in his profession.
Sevilla boss Garcia Pimienta mentioned in his pre-match press convention that he anticipated the reception to be “spectacular” and in entrance of a 75,000 crowd, Navas was given the reception worthy of heroes, with a guard of honour and standing ovation throughout his substitution.
Making his 705th and last look, Navas, who featured 123 occasions for Manchester Metropolis between 2013-2017 bid farewell to a legendary profession spanning over 20 years, predominantly in a Sevilla shirt.
Man of the Match – Kylian Mbappe (Actual Madrid)
It has not been usually that Kylian Mbappe has appeared like he was having fun with enjoying and while he confirmed annoyance at not grabbing a second or third of the match, he confirmed excellence and had moments of pure class.
While we have been denied the strikeforce of Mbappe, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, with Vinicius having to serve a suspension, we got hints of what we could possibly be wanting ahead to as we now have Mbappe discovering kind.
Participant Scores
Actual Madrid: Courtois 6, Vazquez 8, Tchouameni 7, Rudiger 7, Camavinga 7, Ceballos 7, Valverde 7, Diaz 7, Bellingham 7, Rodrygo 7, Mbappe 8 Subs: Asencio 6, Arda Guler 6, Modric 6
Sevilla: Fernandez 7, Gudelj 5, Bade 6, Salas 6, Carmona 5, Romero 7, Lokonga 5, Agoume 6, Sanchez 6, Idumbo 6, Lukebakio 6 Subs: Montiel 6, Pascual 6, Bueno 6, Peque 6, Navas 6
Match Highlights
10′ GOAL! REAL MADRID 1-0 SEVILLA (MBAPPE 10′) That’s lovely from Kylian Mbappe. It is a quick assault by Actual Madrid. Rodrygo and Diaz join on the left flank and cross to Mbappe, who’s simply exterior the field. He rockets it into the highest nook and Fernandez has no probability of saving that.
20′ GOAL! REAL MADRID 2-0 SEVILLA (VALVERDE 20′) WOW, WOW, WOW. A nook is performed quick and it finds Federico Valverde exterior of the field and it is a stunner as he finds the again of the web. You are going to wish to watch that one again.
34′ GOAL! REAL MADRID 3-0 SEVILLA (RODRYGO 34′) It was coming and moments after Rudiger clears an opportunity for Sevilla, Actual Madrid go down the opposite finish and rating after a properly labored staff transfer. It is a superb end by Rodrygo and he will get his third objective in as many video games.
35′ GOAL! REAL MADRID 3-1 SEVILLA (ROMERO 35′) Who had that on the playing cards? Seconds after the restart, Sevilla assault down the precise hand facet and it is a superb cross from Juanlu Sanchez, which Isaac Romeo heads residence.
53′ GOAL! REAL MADRID 4-1 SEVILLA (DIAZ 53′) It is one other fantastic objective as Actual Madrid get their fourth of the afternoon. Mbappe toys with Sevilla on the skin of the field, he finds Vazquez on the precise flank, and he returns it to Mbappe and the Frenchman lays it on a plate for Brahim Diaz, who takes it effectively.
65′ CHANGE FOR SEVILLA Right here he comes for one last time. He takes the armband as he replaces Ibumbo and the entire of the stadium are on their toes. It may not have been the circumstances he would have favored to come back on however what a second to recollect for Jesus Navas.
85′ GOAL! REAL MADRID 4-2 SEVILLA (LUKEBAKIO 85′) Sevilla get one other objective. An outstanding by ball from Peque Fernandez finds Dodi Lukebakio, who races into the field and squeezes the ball previous Courtois.