Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1, trail Barcelona by six

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga on Sunday. The match was played at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe scored twice. Arda Guler also scored for Real Madrid.

The result reduced the gap between Real Madrid and league leaders Barcelona to six points. The two clubs meet in El Clasico next weekend.

How the match unfolded

Most match details below come from Al Jazeera's report.

According to Al Jazeera, Guler opened the scoring. He collected a pass from Yan Diomande and shot into the top corner. Mbappe scored the second goal in the 37th minute, beating goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, the outlet reported.

Shortly before the hour, Fede Valverde, playing at right back, blocked a chance for Sevilla's Felix Correia, according to Al Jazeera. Mbappe later converted a penalty. Al Jazeera reported that he was brought down by Andres Castrin after a pass from Diomande.

Sevilla substitute Manu Bueno scored 10 minutes from time after Mbappe lost possession in his own half, according to Al Jazeera. Diomande scored Real Madrid's fourth goal two minutes later, the outlet reported.

Al Jazeera also reported that Vinicius Jr did not play because he was suspended. The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not include the reason for the suspension. Eder Militao came on in the 85th minute. According to Al Jazeera, it was his first appearance since hamstring surgery in April.

The league table

According to Al Jazeera, Real Madrid are third on 21 points, one behind Atletico Madrid. Sevilla are sixth on 14 points. The outlet reported that Real Madrid, coached by Jose Mourinho in his second spell at the club, have won three straight games in all competitions since the international break.

On Saturday, Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2, according to Al Jazeera. It was their ninth win from nine league games. Barcelona now have 27 points and 39 league goals, the outlet reported. Al Jazeera said Betis's Facundo Bernal was sent off for head-butting Lamine Yamal. Betis played much of the second half with 10 men.

Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid won 1-0 at Espanyol, according to Al Jazeera. Osasuna beat Racing Santander 2-0 in Jagoba Arrasate's first game back as manager. Celta Vigo beat Alaves 2-1. Real Sociedad won 5-2 at Malaga.

What each side says

According to Al Jazeera, Sevilla appealed for a red card after an incident involving Guler and Peque Fernandez. The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not describe the incident in detail or explain the referee's decision. They also do not include comments from coaches or players of either team.

Vocemundi was able to review only headlines or summaries from Reuters and Anadolu, and not the BBC's full match report.

Analysis

The result keeps Real Madrid within reach of Barcelona before a direct meeting. A win in El Clasico would narrow the gap further. A defeat would widen it. A draw would leave it unchanged. Barcelona's reported perfect league record suggests they enter the match in strong form. Real Madrid's reported run of three straight wins points to momentum on their side too. Player availability may matter. The reports do not say whether Vinicius Jr's suspension extends beyond this match. Militao's reported return after surgery could also affect squad options. None of these factors determines the outcome.

Produced by the Vocemundi newsroom with AI assistance.