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real Madrid 4 – 2 Sevilla (Mbappé, Valverde, Rodrygo, Díaz; Romero, Lukebakio). Here’s our quick reaction after the final whistle. Still to come: player ratings, post-game podcasts, post-game quotes, stat breakdowns, tactical notes and much more.
Real Madrid closed out the 2024 calendar year in style with a resounding 4-2 victory over Sevilla on Sunday afternoon at the Santiago Bernabéu. The victory propels Los Blancos into second place in La Liga, just one point behind leaders Atlético Madrid, setting up an exciting second half of the season.
The match was marked by outstanding performances from several players, but none shined more than Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman showed off his entire repertoire, offering a comprehensive display of dribbling, combination, playmaking and execution.
Mbappé opened the scoring with an impressive shot from outside the area. His contributions did not end there; He played a fundamental role in the preparation of Brahim Díaz’s goal, assisting with precision and constantly combining play on both wings.
Ten minutes after Mbappé’s first goal, Fede Valverde doubled Real Madrid’s lead with a powerful shot from outside the area. A short corner found the Uruguayan in space, and he unleashed a venomous shot that deflected off Sevilla goalkeeper Álvaro Fernández, who could do nothing but watch it hit the back of the net.
Real Madrid’s transition play was a sight to behold throughout the match, as their vertical passing and incisive ball carrying constantly opened up Sevilla’s defence. The team’s third goal epitomized this approach, with Lucas Vázquez delivering a precise pass to Rodrygo, who finished clinically inside the area after a quick counter-attacking sequence.
The fourth goal came shortly after the break, after another intricate build-up sequence with Mbappé once again in the centre. The fluidity and creativity in Real Madrid’s attacking play kept the Bernabéu buzzing, and the scoreline could have been even more lopsided if not for some missed opportunities.
Despite their dominance, Real Madrid’s defense conceded two goals, both goals coming at the end of each half. In the 35th minute, Isaac Romero took advantage of an error in Aurelien Tchouameni’s marking to head in Sevilla’s first. At the end of the match, a loss of the ball by Luka Modric in midfield led to a quick Sevilla counterattack, which Dodi Lukebakio finished off at the near post, beating Thibaut Courtois, who could have done better to reduce the angle.
While the defensive lapses will provide food for thought, this performance showed Real Madrid’s attacking potential in full bloom. This game will give fans a lot of optimism heading into 2025.
Madrid management will have an in-depth breakdown of this game on YouTube shortly, as well as a detailed tactical analysis on the website. For now, this victory serves as a powerful statement and a fitting way to conclude the year.
