Real Madrid could make a jerk in the La Liga top with a victory at home against Sevilla on Sunday night. Sevilla, who started the match with Ludwig Augustinsson on the bench, in turn had the opportunity to take over the league lead in the event of a victory against the Spanish capital club.
At the Santiago Bernabéu, it was Sevilla who started the match best and after just over ten minutes, they took the lead. Rafa Mir reached the top corner and was able to nod in 0-1 to the guests. Sevilla continued to be the team that created the most dangerous goal chances in the first half, and after barely half an hour they were close to extending the lead – but Lucas Ocampo’s shot went into the crossbar.
Instead of an extended lead, Real Madrid equalized shortly afterwards. Eder Militao tested shots from long range, Bono in the Sevilla goal stood for a giant board and released return to Karim Benzema who could easily roll in 1-1 in the open goal.
The 1-1 result lasted a long time and the match was about to end in a draw – then Vinicius Junior stepped into the action. With less than five minutes left to play, the brass got the ball on the left edge, turned inwards in the field and drilled the ball up in the far cross. A dream goal by the 21-year-old – and Real Madrid had completed the turnaround.
– A world-class action by Vinicius Junior, it’s just to enjoy. Then you can always criticize the defensive game, but let’s enjoy this offensive action. Sometimes you just have to sit back and enjoy such geniuses, says C More expert Marcelo Fernández in the broadcast.
“Los Blancos” eventually won the match 2-1, much thanks to Thibaut Courtois who provided a huge save in overtime. Real Madrid thus consolidates its position as league leader in La Liga, now with four points down to Atletico Madrid in second place.
For Sevilla and Ludwig Augustinsson, who finished on the bench throughout the match, the loss means that the team remains in fourth place.
Startelvor:
Real Madrid: Courtois – Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy – Modric, Casemiro, Kroos – Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Junior.
Sevilla: Bono – Montiel, Koundé, Carlos, Acuna – Jordan, Fernando, Rakitic – Ocampos, Mir, Gomez.
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