Real Madrid - Sevilla en directo | Comienza el partido en el Bernabéu

Real Madrid and Sevilla are tied in the ninth match of the Liga, with José Mourinho's team needing a win to ensure Barcelona doesn't leapfrog them in the standings. This will be the first encounter for the whites without Vinicius, who was punished with a four-game suspension for shoving Saliba during the Villarreal game and a confrontation with the referee.

Facing a rejuvenated Sevilla, Luis García Plaza has given his lineup a new look, drastically different from previous seasons. The tempo of the match slowed down as Madrid ceased their aggressive pressing. Seville capitalized on a pass from Suazo to Vargas, which the Swiss striker converted in the second half, but the shot was deflected off course.

Real Madrid is applying pressure up front and limiting Sevilla's options with the ball. The Madrid side is persistently attacking on the left flank, where Diomande is repeatedly creating problems for Juan Iglesias, who has already combined well with Cucurella a couple of times in just a few minutes. The "No is football. It's Tebas and Negreira" banner has been unfurled by the crowd in one of the Bernabéu's end zones.

The entire stadium is also demanding the resignation of the LaLiga president. Without Vinicius, Real Madrid navigates the Liga free from the melancholy that surrounded the Brazilian player, who is suspended for four matches due to his altercation with Saliba. The team's resurgence, highlighted by Diomande, provides an opportunity for other candidates, particularly Endrick.

Two changes were made to the lineup under García Plaza, both due to injury: Fofana entered the core, and Vargas assumed the wing position. XI: Vlachodimos; Juan Iglesias, Castrín, Kike Salas, Suazo; Agoumé, Fofana; Vargas, Correia, Peque, and Ure. This is the first title start for García Plaza. Endrick and Valverde occupy the right wing, while Güler returns to the starting eleven.

XI: Courtois; Valverde, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Güler; Diomande, Bellingham, Endrick, and Mbappé.