Real Madrid welcome Sevilla to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night in a La Liga encounter, with kickoff scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, Softfootball reported. The match is an important one for Los Blancos as they look to keep the pressure on league leaders Barcelona heading into the winter break.
Los Blancos head into the match under growing pressure, following a dip in domestic form that has seen them drop points in recent weeks.
Real Madrid have struggled for consistency in the league and recently suffered a rare home defeat at the Bernabéu, raising questions about their current momentum. While they showed character in the cup competition, with Real Madrid edging CF Talavera 3-2 in a Copa del Rey thriller, their overall league performances have been uneven, leaving Xabi Alonso’s side chasing leaders Barcelona rather than setting the pace.
Sevilla travel to Madrid after a mixed run of results. They are currently in the top half of the table but have struggled away from home, failing to win their last four league games on the road. Although they recorded an impressive 4-0 home win over Real Oviedo, a recent Copa del Rey defeat highlighted their inconsistency under head coach Matías Almeyda.
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Real Madrid will be without Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Éder Militão due to injury, while Álvaro Carreras and Endrick are suspended. Ferland Mendy, David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga remain doubtful and will be checked before kickoff.
Sevilla also have several players unavailable because of injuries and AFCON duty, but striker Isaac Romero returns after serving a suspension.
Ahead of the match, Real Madrid posted on their official X handle:
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 away win over Alavés last weekend, a result that offered some relief for Alonso, though the club continues to demand stronger performances and greater consistency.
Real Madrid probable XI:
Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Rüdiger, Nacho, Fran García; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Modrić; Bellingham; Vinícius Jr, Rodrygo.
Sevilla probable XI:
Nyland; Navas, Badé, Ramos, Acuña; Soumaré, Rakitic; Ocampos, Óliver Torres; En-Nesyri, Romero.
Softfootball Prediction
Real Madrid’s strong home form gives them the edge, but Sevilla could make it competitive.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Sevilla
