Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 as they chase leaders Barcelona
At the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, Turkish international Arda Güler struck from long range as the home side scored four times to Sevilla's one.
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What happened
Real Madrid hosted Sevilla in La Liga's ninth round at the Santiago Bernabeu, a ground where Sevilla coach Luis Garcia Plaza noted his side had not won in 18 years. Real Madrid came out 4-1 winners, and defender Dean Huijsen said the team had performed well. Afterward, Huijsen turned his attention to Wednesday's Champions League match against Leipzig and the Barcelona fixture that follows.
Why it matters
Real Madrid were fourth in the table before the match and could close the gap on leaders Barcelona.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 3:02 PM ET: Real Madrid faced Sevilla at the Bernabeu, with a chance to close the gap on leaders Barcelona.
- Oct 19, 2:48 AM ET: Real Madrid won 4-1, and Dean Huijsen said the side had put in a good performance.
- Oct 19, 3:40 AM ET: Huijsen said the upcoming week was important, with the Champions League match against Leipzig and the Barcelona clash to come.
Coverage
- Bernabeu Standing Ovation: Arda Güler Strikes Again as Real Madrid Command La Liga (turkish-football.com)
- Dean Huijsen identifies Real Madrid priority ahead of Leipzig and Barcelona fixtures: ‘An important week for us (Yahoo Sports)
- Cucurella: The Bernabeu, the "impregnable fortress", always imposes its aura (goal.com)
- Yan Diomande achieves rare Real Madrid feat after impressive Sevilla display (Yahoo Sports)
- The era of immunity is over: Vinicius under threat of losing his place at Real Madrid (goal.com)
- Real Madrid star after the four-goal haul: We're excited for the Clasico and we're in good shape (goal.com)
- LIVE - Real Madrid v Sevilla: Commentary, updates, goals and stats (101greatgoals.com)
- Is Kylian Mbappe playing today? Projected lineups for Real Madrid vs Sevilla in 2026-27 LaLiga season Match... (World Soccer Talk)
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