Real Madrid – Sevilla

Real Madrid head into the clash as league runners‑up with 12 points, having won four of their five matches and boasting a dominant 14‑4 goal difference. Sevilla sit fifth on 10 points, their three victories balanced by a draw and a loss, and they carry a modest +2 goal margin from eight scored and six conceded. The Spaniards will look to extend their unbeaten run at home, while the Andalusians aim to close the two‑point gap and climb back into the top four. Historically the two sides have exchanged blows frequently, and the narrow margin in the table suggests a tightly contested encounter. Both teams will need to keep their defensive lapses in check if they are to secure the three points.