Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla Thibaut Courtois: 9Five saves. Single-handedly kept the team afloat while his shambolic defense let him down all game. Raúl Asencio: 6.5Should not be deployed at right-back. Offered little to nothing going forward and looked uncomfortable in the role. Antonio Rüdiger: 6Overly aggressive, frequently out of position, and taking unnecessary…

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their win over Sevilla in their final game of the year. He was asked about the level this team is at right now, to which he said: “We know where we are right now. We’re self-critical and know we need to play better; this isn’t…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouaméni, Güler, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius. Sevilla starting XI (TBC): Odysseas; Carmona, Cardoso, Gudelj, Castrín, Oso; Agoumé, B. Mendy, Sow; Alfon, Isaac. This is the last game before the…

Real Madrid host Sevilla in what will be the last game before the Christmas break. Coach Xabi Alonso will get some reinforcements as Camavinga or Rüdiger will be available. On the other hand, Fede Valverde appears to be questionable heading into this game. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouaméni, Güler,…

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