Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla

Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga, a result that closed the gap on Barcelona to six points ahead of next weekend's El Clasico. According to Yahoo Sports, Arda Guler opened the scoring for the hosts with a curling strike in the 30th minute, followed by Kylian Mbappe doubling the lead in the 37th minute. Mbappe later extended the advantage with a Panenka penalty after halftime. Although Manu Bueno scored a consolation goal for Sevilla, Yan Diomande scored to secure the win for Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Ajel English reports that Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho named Brazilian striker Endrick in the starting lineup for the first time this season, as Vinicius Junior was suspended. Following this victory, Real Madrid are scheduled to play RB Leipzig in European action on Wednesday before traveling to face La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday.

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