Real Madrid produced a commanding 4-1 win over Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in a dominant La Liga performance. Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham were also on target as Madrid controlled the game from the opening minutes. Sevilla’s consolation goal briefly reduced the deficit, but the home side’s quality and intensity proved too much over the 90 minutes.

Match overview

Real Madrid started aggressively, pressing high and forcing Sevilla into mistakes in their own half. The early pressure paid off when Mbappé opened the scoring, and Madrid did not look back. Their midfield dominated the central areas, allowing Vinícius and Bellingham to attack the spaces around Sevilla’s back line.

Sevilla had moments of possession but struggled to build sustained pressure. Their goal came against the run of play and gave them brief hope, but Madrid restored control almost immediately. The second half was largely one-way traffic, with Madrid adding two more goals and managing the game comfortably.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Real Madrid took the lead through Kylian Mbappé, who finished calmly after a quick exchange on the edge of the box.
• 27th minute: Vinícius Júnior doubled the lead with a low finish across the goalkeeper after a driving run from the left.
• 45+2 minutes: Sevilla pulled one back through Dodi Lukébakio, who converted a rare chance on the break.
• 61st minute: Jude Bellingham restored Madrid’s two-goal cushion with a powerful run and finish inside the area.
• 78th minute: Mbappé scored his second, finishing a flowing team move with a first-time strike.

Tactical story

Madrid’s high press was the foundation of the win. They forced Sevilla into long balls and won possession quickly in dangerous areas. Mbappé’s movement in behind constantly occupied the centre-backs, while Vinícius isolated his marker on the left. Bellingham’s late runs from midfield added another layer that Sevilla could not handle.

Sevilla tried to defend in a compact block, but they were stretched too often. Their midfield could not close the gaps between the lines, and Madrid’s quick passing repeatedly opened space in the final third. When Sevilla did win the ball, they lacked support in attack and were forced to rely on isolated counter-attacks.

Standout players

Mbappé was the obvious standout with two goals, but Vinícius Júnior’s direct running and Bellingham’s all-round midfield display were equally important. Madrid’s full-backs also contributed to the attacking flow, providing width and allowing the front players to drift inside. For Sevilla, Lukébakio took his goal well, but the visitors struggled defensively throughout.

What it means

The victory strengthens Real Madrid’s position at the top end of the La Liga table and sends a clear message about their title credentials. Sevilla remain in mid-table and will need to improve defensively if they are to climb. For Madrid, the performance was a reminder of their depth and firepower: four different scorers contributed to a result that could matter in the title race.