Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr. seals away win for Los Blancos
SEVILLA – Real Madrid concluded their away schedule for the 2025/26 La Liga season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sevilla at a tense Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Sunday. Under the guidance of Alvaro Arbeloa, Los Blancos demonstrated a gritty resolve to overcome a desperate Sevilla side battling to secure their top-flight survival.
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The decisive breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute, courtesy of Real Madrid’s talisman. A loose ball in the penalty area fell perfectly into the path of Vinicius Junior, who showed exceptional composure to cushion a first-time strike into the bottom right corner, leaving goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos grasping at thin air.
Sevilla, spurred on by a fervent home crowd and manager Luis Garcia, responded with a sense of urgency. The Andalusians pushed forward but found Thibaut Courtois in formidable form. The Belgian shot-stopper commanded his area brilliantly, ensuring Real Madrid carried their narrow lead into the break.
The second half saw the hosts intensify their search for an equaliser. Defender Kike Salas wasted a golden opportunity from the edge of the box, firing a rash finish wide of the mark. Courtois later broke Sevillista hearts deep into stoppage time, pulling off a breathtaking save to deny a Salas header and secure his clean sheet.
Real Madrid were not without their chances to put the game to bed. Kylian Mbappe, returning to the starting line-up, flashed a close-range effort high and wide. Meanwhile, teenage substitute Franco Mastantuono came agonizingly close to doubling the advantage when his venomous strike rattled the woodwork following a fast break.
Despite the bitter taste of defeat on the day, a collective sigh of relief echoed around the Sanchez-Pizjuan at full-time. Favourable results from around the league meant Sevilla’s La Liga status was mathematically secured, ensuring they remain in the Spanish top tier next season.
For Arbeloa and his Real Madrid squad, the victory provided a much-needed morale boost and a professional finish to their domestic travels as they look towards finishing the campaign on a high.
