Real Madrid take on the visitors Sevilla in the round 18 match of Spanish LaLiga, The match will be played on Sunday, November 22nd at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid).
Real Madrid started the football year on a high note, securing the Super Cup with an impressive performance, including a goal from their marquee signing, Kylian Mbappé. However, Mbappé has been more frustrating than inspiring in key matches, with missed penalties overshadowing his potential brilliance. Carlo Ancelotti has faced calls for his dismissal on multiple occasions but has managed to stay afloat. In the Champions League, a recent 3-2 victory over Atalanta helped balance their win-loss record, while domestic struggles—most notably a home defeat to Barcelona—have been offset by the Blaugrana's own stumbles in November and December. This has kept the La Liga title race alive, although Real’s recent 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano highlighted ongoing issues. The squad is plagued by injuries, and Florentino Pérez appears reluctant to address gaps in the January transfer window. On a positive note, Real convincingly won the Intercontinental Cup against Pachuca, with a commanding 3-0 scoreline.
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Sevilla, once a formidable fourth force in Spanish football, has seen a dramatic decline. While the 2022/2023 season's struggles were partially masked by another Europa League triumph, last season saw a collapse. They finished a disappointing 14th in La Liga and failed to progress beyond the group stage in the Champions League, finishing 4th. Hopes of a turnaround under new coach Javier García Pimienta, who kept Las Palmas in La Liga, have yet to materialize. Sevilla's summer was marked by sales aimed at stabilizing their finances rather than strengthening the squad. Unsurprisingly, their results have been lackluster. A recent 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo leaves them 12th in the table with 22 points from 17 matches.
In their last six meetings, Sevilla has managed just one draw against the Madrid giants. Real Madrid is the clear favorite in this matchup. However, their defensive frailties cannot be ignored. A bet on "both teams to score" seems reasonable given the current form of both sides. With a depleted backline, Real has struggled to maintain clean sheets, even against weaker opposition. Sevilla's forwards might exploit these gaps. While Sevilla has been lackluster overall, they have managed to score in most matches, making them a potential threat even as underdogs.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
