Real Madrid closed out their final home league game of the year with a controlled 2–0 win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé. The result keeps Madrid firmly in the title race as they continue to chase league leaders Barcelona.
The hosts took the lead late in the first half when Bellingham finished a well-worked move, arriving at the right moment to convert after a precise assist from Rodrygo. Madrid dominated possession and tempo, but Sevilla remained competitive and created chances of their own, only to be repeatedly denied by an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The balance of the game shifted decisively midway through the second half when Sevilla defender Marcão was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a reckless challenge. With the visitors reduced to ten men, Madrid increased the pressure and eventually sealed the win in the closing minutes. Mbappé calmly converted from the penalty spot, marking his 59th goal of the calendar year for the club — a tally that matches Cristiano Ronaldo’s record from 2013.
The victory moves Real Madrid closer to the top of the La Liga table, narrowing the gap to Barcelona, who still have a game in hand. Sevilla, meanwhile, remain in mid-table, left to reflect on missed opportunities and a costly dismissal that ended their hopes of mounting a late comeback.
