Real Madrid they hope to stay within striking distance of Barcelona ahead of next week’s Clásico when they meet Seville this evening
Barca were convincing winners at Real Betis last night and Madrid cannot afford any mistakes.
Madrid bounced back from a 2-1 derby defeat against Atlético with a 1-0 win at Villarreal last weekend, and have been very strong at the Bernabeu, winning their last four league games at home. They also bounced back to claim a dramatic 4-3 win at Roma in midweek.
They will have to do it without Vinícius Júnior, however. The Brazilian was sent off against Villarreal for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair and has been banned for four matches. Madrid’s appeal has been dismissed, so the Clásico will also be lost.
Sevilla have been one of the surprise packages of the season so far. Luis García Plaza’s side are fifth with 14 points from eight games, just four behind Madrid, which is a big improvement on the 2024-25 campaign, when they finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. They have also had a full week to prepare, having not played since the 3-3 draw at Levante on Monday night.
History, however, is very much against them. Sevilla are on a 15-game winless streak against Madrid in all competitions, losing 13 of those, and have lost their last five games in a row. Their last league win at the Bernabéu was in December 2008.
Where to watch Real Madrid-Sevilla: TV and online broadcasts
Real Madrid-Sevilla kicks off at 8pm BST (9pm local time) on Sunday 18 October at the Santiago Bernabéu.
In the UK, you can watch it Premier Sports and play on Premier Sports Player.
Real Madrid-Sevilla recent form and statistics
- Madrid have won their last four home games in La Liga.
- Sevilla is fifth with 14 points (W4 D2 D2), four points behind Madrid.
- Sevilla are unbeaten away from home in La Liga this season (W2 D2), their best start on the road since 2011-12.
- Sevilla drew 3-3 at Levante on Monday, with Robbie Ure, Félix Correia and Isaac Romero.
- Sevilla are winless in their last 15 meetings with Real Madrid in all competitions, losing 13.
- Sevilla’s last La Liga victory at the Bernabéu was in December 2008.