Real Madrid dominate Sevilla and edge closer to the Clasico

Sunday 18 October 2026, at the Bernabeu Real Madrid overcame Sevilla with a clear 4-1, reducing the gap to Barcelona to -6 ahead of the Clasico. The win takes the Blancos to 21 points, with seven wins in the first nine matchdays of La Liga.

Goals and protagonists

Arda Guler opened the scoring at 30’ with an assist from Diomande, followed by a brace from Kylian Mbappé at 37’ and 63’ (penalty). Sevilla’s goal came at 80’ thanks to Bueno, but Diomande sealed the deal at 82’, confirming the final result.

League position

With this win Real Madrid climbs to -1 behind Atletico Madrid (second) and -6 behind Barcelona (first), arriving at the Clasico with a full points tally. Mourinho’s side has shown solidity despite the absence of Vinicius Jr., suspended for several matches.

Meanwhile, Real Sociedad beat Malaga 5-2, moving to fifth place with 16 points, -3 behind fourth‑placed Betis. Celta Vigo overcame Alaves 2-1, reaching 11 points, while Osasuna won 2-0 against Racing Club.

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Statistics show that Real Madrid have amassed 21 points, with an average of two wins per game in the first nine matchdays. The 4-1 result was recorded as one of the most convincing performances of the season.

Real Madrid’s next challenge will be the Clasico against Barcelona, where they will aim to maintain the -6 point advantage and consolidate the lead in La Liga.