In a thrilling encounter at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Sevilla managed to halt Real Madrid’s winning streak, settling for a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Diego Alonso’s debut as the head coach of the UEFA Europa League champions saw his team break the trend of four consecutive home defeats against Los Blancos, becoming only the second side to deny Real Madrid a victory this season.
Real Madrid began the game with intense pressure, twice finding the net within the first 10 minutes, but both goals were disallowed. Federico Valverde’s sensational finish and Jude Bellingham’s sublime strike were nullified due to offside and a foul in the build-up, respectively. Sevilla weathered the storm and gradually gained momentum. Ivan Rakitić’s goal-bound effort was cleared off the line by Daniel Carvajal, and Lucas Ocampos’ follow-up was denied by Kepa Arrizabalga. Ocampos then set up Youssef En-Nesyri, but the Moroccan’s shot went wide, leaving the first half goalless.
Real Madrid resumed their attacking prowess after the break, with Toni Kroos and Rodrygo testing Sevilla’s defense. However, it was Sevilla who broke the deadlock when Marcos Acuña’s cross, meant for David Alaba, was inadvertently deflected into his own net by the Austrian defender. The lead was short-lived as Carvajal made amends for his earlier mistake, nodding in a crucial equalizer.
Both teams continued to create opportunities, with Sergio Ramos and others going close, but neither side could find the decisive goal. Despite a brief interruption due to a scuffle, the match ended in a stalemate. Sevilla, while extending their winless streak against Real Madrid to ten matches, showcased resilience, while Real Madrid missed a chance to widen their lead at the top of the table ahead of their much-anticipated clash with Barcelona next weekend.
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