Real Madrid secured a 2–0 victory over Sevilla on Sunday, 18 May 2025, at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in La Liga’s penultimate round. Despite both teams having little at stake Barcelona had already clinched the title, and Sevilla was safe from relegation the match featured notable moments.
Sevilla faced a significant setback early in the game when defender Loïc Badé received a straight red card in the 11th minute for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Their situation worsened in the second half as Isaac Romero was also sent off for a dangerous tackle, reducing Sevilla to nine men.
Real Madrid dominated possession but struggled to break through until the 75th minute, when Kylian Mbappé scored with a low shot from outside the box, marking his 29th league goal of the season and moving him ahead of Robert Lewandowski in the scoring charts . Jude Bellingham added a second goal in the 87th minute, assisted by academy player Gonzalo García, sealing the win for Los Blancos .
Veteran midfielder Luka Modrić, at nearly 40 years old, delivered a standout performance, showcasing his enduring quality and leadership in midfield .
With this result, Real Madrid remains second in the league with 81 points, trailing champions Barcelona by four points. Sevilla sits in 15th place, having secured their La Liga status for the next season.