Real Madrid vs Sevilla, La Liga 2024-25: H2H Record, Playing XI, Key Facts

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Real Madrid will look to return to winning ways in La Liga as they host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Los Blancos, third in the table, recently secured the FIFA Intercontinental Cup with a 3-0 win over Pachuca.

Goals in that match came from Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Junior. However, in their last league outing, they were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Rayo Vallecano. The La Liga title race is heating up, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid tied on 38 points, just one ahead of Real Madrid.

Real Madrid boasts 11 wins, four draws, and two losses this season, scoring 37 goals, making them the league's second-highest scorers. At home, they have been dominant, winning seven of eight matches. Sevilla, currently 11th, have struggled on the road.

They've secured only one away win this season. They haven't beaten Real Madrid in La Liga since 2008 and are on an 11-match winless streak against them. Despite their challenges, Sevilla is showing signs of improvement, winning three of their last five games.

Real Madrid vs Sevilla Head-to-Head Stats

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Team Squads

Real Madrid

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin
Defenders: Eder Militão, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Jesus Vallejo, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Fran García, Daniel Carvajal, Lucas Vázquez
Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham
Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, Endrick

Sevilla

Goalkeepers: Alvaro Fernandez, Orjan Nyland
Defenders: Loic Bade, Kike Salas, Marcao, Tanguy Nianzou, Valentín Barco, Adria Pedrosa, Juanlu Sánchez, Gonzalo Montiel, Jose Ángel Carmona, Jesus Navas
Midfielders: Lucien Agoume, Nemanja Gudelj, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Djibril Sow, Saul Niguez, Manu Bueno, Pedro Ortiz, Stanis Idumbo
Forwards: Chidera Ejuke, Dodi Lukebakio, Suso, Peque Fernández, Isaac Romero, Kelechi Iheanacho

Real Madrid vs Sevilla Key Aspects

Real Madrid will rely on key players like Kylian Mbappé, who recently returned from injury, and Jude Bellingham, expected to feature despite fitness concerns. Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni will bolster the midfield, while Brahim Diaz steps in for the suspended Vinicius Junior.

For Sevilla, Isaac Romero returns to lead the attack, while Dodi Lukebakio, with seven league goals, and rising star Manu Bueno, who impressed against Celta, are crucial in their bid to upset Los Blancos.

Real Madrid vs Sevilla Predicted XI

Real Madrid Probable XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garcia; Valverde, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Brahim; Mbappe

Sevilla Probable XI: Fernandez; Montiel, Bade, Gudelj, Salas; Bueno, Agoume, Saul; Navas, Romero, Lukebakio