Real Madrid took a vital victory in the fight for the League title thanks to a great goal from Luka Modric in the 80th minute. The whites dominated the match, but they found themselves with a Sevilla well planted in defense that made their task difficult.
The match began at an intense pace, with both teams looking for the goal. Real Madrid had the first clear chance in the 9th minute, but Lucas Vázquez’s goal was disallowed due to a prior foul by Nacho. Ancelotti’s men continued looking for the goal, but Sevilla’s defense remained firm.
In the second half, Real Madrid came out determined to win. The whites completely dominated the game and created several dangerous chances. However, the goal was resisted.
That’s when Luka Modric appeared. The Croatian, who had just come off the bench, received a ball on the edge of the area and scored a great goal. The Croatian’s shot slipped through the corner of the goal defended by Nyland and unleashed madness at the Santiago Bernabéu.
With this victory, Real Madrid increases its lead to eight points over second-placed Barcelona. The whites consolidate their lead in the League and take an important step towards winning the title.
The best moments of the match:
• Minute 9: Goal disallowed by Lucas Vázquez due to a previous foul by Nacho.
• Minute 52: Shot to Valverde’s post.
• Minute 60: Saving save by Lunin after a shot from Ocampos.
• Minute 80: Great goal from Modric! The Croatian receives a ball on the edge of the area and takes a sharp shot that sneaks into the top corner of the Sevilla goal.
Luka Modric: «I am very happy for the goal and the victory. “The team has worked very well and we deserved to win.” Sergio Ramos: «It was a special game for me to return to the Bernabéu. “I am happy for the team’s victory and for Modric’s great goal.”
Carlo Ancelotti: «I am very happy with the team. We dominated the game and had many scoring chances. “Modric scored a great goal and it was decisive for the victory.”
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