{
  "id": 15472679,
  "title": "Real Madrid - Sevilla en directo | Comienza el partido en el Bernabéu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/real-madrid-sevilla-en-directo-comienza-el-partido-en-el-bernabeu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T19:15:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "El Pais",
    "slug": "el-pais",
    "url": "https://elpais.com/deportes/futbol/2026-10-18/real-madrid-sevilla-en-directo-el-partido-de-la-liga-en-vivo.html"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid and Sevilla are currently drawing in their match during the ninth round of La Liga. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho faces the necessity of a victory to prevent Barcelona from pulling ahead in the standings. This match marks the first appearance for the team without Vinicius, who is serving a four-match suspension following an incident involving refereeing and an altercation with Saliba during a game against Villarreal.\n\nAdom Online reports that Mourinho stated if he were in the position of Vinicius, he would have forced an exit last summer to join a club that would respect him. Although Vinicius was linked to a move to Arsenal during contract negotiations, he ultimately signed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid that runs until at least 2032. El Pais notes that Sevilla arrives for the match significantly improved under the leadership of Luis García Plaza.\n\nIn other news, Daily Post Nigeria reports that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick intends to target Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch during the January transfer window to strengthen his central defense following injuries to Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, and Jules Kounde. According to Diario SPORT, the 20-year-old German international is valued at approximately €50 million, and Flick will compete with Real Madrid for his signature.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "LaLiga: I would have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius Junior - Mourinho",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/laliga-i-would-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-junior",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:44:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mourinho ‘would have forced’ Real Madrid exit if he were Vinicius",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/mourinho-would-have-forced-real-madrid-exit-if-he-were-vinicius",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:04:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}