Round 37 ·
Updated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
0–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Sevilla
4-4-2 · Luis Garcia
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Real Madrid
4-4-2 · Alvaro Arbeloa
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This match carried clear short-term stakes for both clubs, and Real Madrid left Seville with the cleaner response to pressure. The 1-0 result reshaped momentum and confidence for the visitors, while Sevilla were left to think about the small tactical and technical details that decided a tight contest.
In a game that began as a direct pressure test, both sides lined up in a 4-4-2 and tried to control space rather than chase chaos. Real Madrid managed the finer points better, and that showed in the first half, where they went ahead before the interval and then protected the advantage with discipline. The one-goal margin reflected the difference between efficient finishing and missed openings, especially in a match where chances were likely to be precious.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s coaching choices appeared to improve Madrid’s spacing and the quality of their attacks. His side looked more organised in the transitions, and their structure helped them avoid unnecessary exposure after scoring. Luis Garcia, by contrast, was punished for tactical imbalances at key moments, as Sevilla struggled to keep the right balance between pressing high and defending the spaces behind. That left them vulnerable when Madrid moved the ball with purpose.
The second period brought a different kind of contest, with the game becoming more about management than rhythm. Two substitutions shaped the flow after the break, and those changes influenced how both teams approached the final third. Sevilla tried to raise the tempo, but Real Madrid protected their clean sheet by staying compact and making the right decisions under pressure. The away side did not dominate every phase, yet they handled the game state better.
For Cape Verde readers following the Spanish top flight, this was the kind of narrow away win that often says as much about game management as it did about attacking quality. Real Madrid found the more reliable details in possession, while Sevilla lacked the sharpness needed to turn pressure into clear chances.
What came next was a test of recovery for Sevilla and a confidence boost for Real Madrid.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
At 17:00 UTC on 2026-05-17, Sevilla and Real Madrid will meet in a pressure test where momentum will matter as much as points. This will be a match with real consequence language around it: a test of character, tactical discipline, and the ability to stay composed when the game begins to tighten. In a fixture like this, the first clean spell of control could shape the entire afternoon.
Without advanced metrics, the story will be read through momentum, chance quality, and the balance of control phases. Both sides will line up in a 4-4-2, which should create a compact midfield battle and place extra weight on pressing triggers, second balls, and transitions. Sevilla will need to protect their rest-defense carefully if they are to press with conviction, because any loose spacing could invite Real Madrid into dangerous counters. For Luis Garcia, the key question will be whether the press can stay synchronized without opening gaps between the lines.
Sevilla’s route to control will likely depend on disciplined wide coverage and set-piece concentration. In a matchup where open-play chances may be limited, dead-ball moments could become a major swing factor. If Sevilla can force Real Madrid into rushed clearances and narrow their options in build-up, they may create the kind of tempo that turns pressure into territory. But if the first press is beaten too often, the home side may spend too much time recovering rather than advancing.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, will probably look to manage the match in phases rather than chase it from the opening whistle. Alvaro Arbeloa’s bench timing could become decisive if the score remains level after the first hour, because a well-timed change can alter the rhythm, freshen the press, and sharpen the final third. If Madrid can keep the game stable through the early stretches, their transitions and late adjustments could become the difference.
This will be a contest decided by which side handles pressure better when control becomes fragile.
The referee is not having the complaints from Lucien Agoume who is given a yellow card for dissent
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Thibaut Courtois makes a crucial save!
Ball possession: Sevilla: 41%, Real Madrid: 59%.
Good effort by Kike Salas as he directs a shot on target, but Thibaut Courtois saves it
Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla swings in the corner from the left.
Francisco Garcia successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Chidera Ejuke is blocked
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid trips Djibril Sow
Gabriel Suazo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Juanlu Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
The ref blows his whistle. Eduardo Camavinga charged Akor Adams from behind and it's a free-kick
Safe hands from Odysseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ball possession: Sevilla: 40%, Real Madrid: 60%.
The ref blows his whistle. Gabriel Suazo charged Franco Mastantuono from behind and it's a free-kick
Obstruction as Gonzalo Garcia cuts off the run of Odysseas Vlachodimos. A free-kick is awarded.
Safe hands from Odysseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Daniel Carvajal from Real Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jude Bellingham is leaving the field to be replaced by Alvaro Leiva in a tactical substitution.
Andres Castrin sends a header towards goal, but Thibaut Courtois is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Alexis Sanchez from Sevilla successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Daniel Carvajal from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexis Sanchez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Daniel Carvajal from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Sanchez from Sevilla trips Dean Huijsen
Ball possession: Sevilla: 40%, Real Madrid: 60%.
Yellow card for Juanlu Sanchez
Juanlu Sanchez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kylian Mbappe
The referee signals a free kick as Akor Adams from Sevilla trips Franco Mastantuono
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Isaac Romero as he directs a shot on target, but Thibaut Courtois saves it
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Dean Huijsen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sevilla take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee is not having the complaints from Alexis Sanchez who is given a yellow card for dissent
Ball possession: Sevilla: 40%, Real Madrid: 60%.
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Sevilla
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Sevilla take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
Oso is leaving the field to be replaced by Isaac Romero in a tactical substitution.
Brahim Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold in a tactical substitution.
Vinicius Junior is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Gonzalo Garcia.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Akor Adams sends a header towards goal, but Thibaut Courtois is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid is ruled offside
Ball possession: Sevilla: 39%, Real Madrid: 61%.
Djibril Sow is penalised for pushing Francisco Garcia
Francisco Garcia from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid is ruled offside
Jude Bellingham creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
The ref blows his whistle. Oso charged Franco Mastantuono from behind and it's a free-kick
Goal kick for Sevilla
Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
Vinicius Junior goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Vinicius Junior but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Vinicius Junior finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Close! Franco Mastantuono with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Vinicius Junior creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brahim Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Jose Angel Carmona is leaving the field to be replaced by Juanlu Sanchez in a tactical substitution.
Aurelien Tchouameni is leaving the field to be replaced by Eduardo Camavinga in a tactical substitution.
Thiago Pitarch is leaving the field to be replaced by Franco Mastantuono in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Sevilla: 38%, Real Madrid: 62%.
Akor Adams from Sevilla tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Francisco Garcia from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Sevilla
Kylian Mbappe goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Vinicius Junior creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Andres Castrin from Sevilla intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Chidera Ejuke from Sevilla trips Francisco Garcia
The referee signals a free kick as Andres Castrin from Sevilla trips Jude Bellingham
Ball possession: Sevilla: 40%, Real Madrid: 60%.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Kike Salas from Sevilla tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Sevilla start a counter attack
Kike Salas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dean Huijsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexis Sanchez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Francisco Garcia wins an air challenge against Jose Angel Carmona
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid commits a foul by elbowing Oso
The referee signals a free kick as Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid trips Andres Castrin
Andres Castrin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ball possession: Sevilla: 39%, Real Madrid: 61%.
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Kike Salas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid is ruled offside
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Antonio Ruediger makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
Thiago Pitarch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andres Castrin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid start a counter attack
[player1] makes a crucial save!
Oh no. From a promising position Alexis Sanchez from Sevilla miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
The cross by Gabriel Suazo from Sevilla successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lucien Agoume makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Daniel Carvajal from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Djibril Sow makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Sevilla: 37%, Real Madrid: 63%.
Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Chidera Ejuke
Andres Castrin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ruben Vargas is leaving the field to be replaced by Chidera Ejuke in a tactical substitution.
Nemanja Gudelj is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucien Agoume in a tactical substitution.
Neal Maupay is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Sanchez in a tactical substitution.
The ref blows his whistle. Gabriel Suazo charged Brahim Diaz from behind and it's a free-kick
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Francisco Garcia wins an air challenge against Jose Angel Carmona
Daniel Carvajal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dangerous challenge by Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid. Akor Adams on the receiving end of that.
Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the right.
Andres Castrin successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Aurelien Tchouameni is blocked
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Kike Salas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Andres Castrin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Sevilla: 38%, Real Madrid: 62%.
Yellow card for Nemanja Gudelj
Nemanja Gudelj is shown a yellow card by the referee
Obstruction as Nemanja Gudelj cuts off the run of Francisco Garcia. A free-kick is awarded.
Goal kick for Sevilla
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Sevilla: 39%, Real Madrid: 61%.
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Sevilla!
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VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Sevilla.
Dean Huijsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Oso wins an air challenge against Jude Bellingham
Sevilla take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
Nemanja Gudelj from Sevilla goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thiago Pitarch
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Sevilla: 38%, Real Madrid: 62%.
Thiago Pitarch fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Neal Maupay from Sevilla trips Aurelien Tchouameni
Dean Huijsen successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Neal Maupay is blocked
Akor Adams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Jose Angel Carmona relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Sevilla take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sevilla take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kike Salas wins an air challenge against Jude Bellingham
Goal kick for Sevilla
Ball possession: Sevilla: 39%, Real Madrid: 61%.
Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
Kylian Mbappe goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kylian Mbappe but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kylian Mbappe finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Djibril Sow relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Akor Adams is penalised for pushing Antonio Ruediger
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Djibril Sow from Sevilla goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jude Bellingham
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Dean Huijsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Dangerous challenge by Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. Kike Salas on the receiving end of that.
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Sevilla: 39%, Real Madrid: 61%.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antonio Ruediger successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Neal Maupay is blocked
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Odysseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ruben Vargas from Sevilla fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Jose Angel Carmona from Sevilla successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
Akor Adams wins an air challenge against Aurelien Tchouameni
Goal kick for Sevilla
The game is restarted
Goal kick for Sevilla
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Sevilla start a counter attack
Andres Castrin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ball possession: Sevilla: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
Akor Adams successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kylian Mbappe is blocked
Kike Salas is penalised for pushing Kylian Mbappe
Andres Castrin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Neal Maupay from Sevilla trips Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Andres Castrin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Oso from Sevilla concedes a foul on Brahim Diaz but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Neal Maupay
Ball possession: Sevilla: 38%, Real Madrid: 62%.
Goal kick for Sevilla
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Real Madrid.
Kike Salas successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Aurelien Tchouameni is blocked
Jose Angel Carmona successfully blocks the shot
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
Andres Castrin from Sevilla intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Odysseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
Sevilla are in control of the ball.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Sevilla: 36%, Real Madrid: 64%.
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ruben Vargas
Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
Neal Maupay fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Akor Adams from Sevilla is ruled offside
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Real Madrid stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Real Madrid.
Brahim Diaz made the key pass for the goal!
Ball possession: Sevilla: 37%, Real Madrid: 63%.
Kylian Mbappe provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O O A A L - Vinicius Junior finds the net with the right foot!
Oso from Sevilla intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brahim Diaz swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gabriel Suazo from Sevilla intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Kike Salas is penalised for pushing Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Francisco Garcia is penalised for pushing Ruben Vargas
Sevilla are in control of the ball.
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Sevilla: 37%, Real Madrid: 63%.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sevilla take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Francisco Garcia is penalised for pushing Jose Angel Carmona
Andres Castrin from Sevilla intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kike Salas successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kylian Mbappe is blocked
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Kike Salas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
Nemanja Gudelj makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A chance presents itself to Kike Salas from Sevilla but his header goes wide
Ruben Vargas from Sevilla swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: Sevilla: 43%, Real Madrid: 57%.
Thibaut Courtois makes a crucial save!
Oso shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
Oso tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Thibaut Courtois
Sevilla are trying to create something here.
Neal Maupay shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
Neal Maupay tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Thibaut Courtois
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sevilla take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Thiago Pitarch is penalised for pushing Andres Castrin
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Andres Castrin from Sevilla goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Brahim Diaz
Oso from Sevilla swings in the corner from the right.
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Oso fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Djibril Sow makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aurelien Tchouameni could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Real Madrid kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Cape Verde is at 16:00 -01 on Sunday 17 May 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings between Sevilla and Real Madrid, Sevilla have 0 wins, 1 draw, and Real Madrid have 7 wins.
This is a LaLiga Round 37 match at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan in Spain.
Status
Finished
Attendance
40,844
Minute
50'
Winner
Real Madrid
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