Real Madrid Aim to Avoid Slip-Up Against In-Form Sevilla

Real Madrid host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight at 22:00 in Matchday 9 of La Liga. Los Blancos have endured an inconsistent campaign so far, while the Andalusians have exceeded expectations and will be aiming to pull off an upset in the Spanish capital.

Jose Mourinho's side currently sit fourth in the standings with 18 points from eight matches (six wins, two defeats) and a 19:8 goal difference. Sevilla trail just behind in fifth place on 14 points (four wins, two draws, two defeats) with a 13:12 goal tally.

Real Madrid head into the clash on the back of a dramatic 4-3 away victory against Roma in the Champions League, following a 1-0 home win over Villarreal in their previous league outing. Across their last five fixtures in La Liga and Europe, Los Blancos have picked up four wins and suffered one defeat—a 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid.

Sevilla, meanwhile, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw away at Levante last weekend. Prior to that, they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Barcelona, having previously secured consecutive 1-0 victories over Deportivo La Coruña and Valencia.

Both managers must navigate significant absences ahead of tonight's fixture. Real Madrid are without suspended winger Vinicius Junior following his red card, while defenders Eder Militao and Raul Asencio, alongside forward Rodrygo, are sidelined through injury. Kylian Mbappe is expected to lead the line for the hosts, supported by Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Yan Diomande.

Sevilla are missing suspended forward Isaac Romero following his dismissal against Levante. Defender Marcao, midfielder Jon Guridi, and forward Miguel Angel Sierra all remain out with long-term injuries. Robby Ure is expected to lead the attack for the Andalusians, with Lucien Agoume and Giorgi Kochorashvili anchoring the midfield.

Recent head-to-head records heavily favour Real Madrid, who are on a five-match winning run against Sevilla in La Liga. Their previous meeting in May 2026 ended in a 1-0 away victory for Madrid, while their last clash at the Santiago Bernabeu in December 2025 saw the hosts secure a 2-0 win.

Sevilla have failed to record a league victory away at Real Madrid in over a decade.