Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Sevilla in a thrilling La Liga match, keeping the pressure on their arch-rivals Barcelona in the title race. This win lifts Real Madrid to second place with 42 points, just one point behind leaders Barcelona, who have a game in hand.
The match featured a standout performance from Brazilian star Rodrygo, who created four clear-cut chances, highlighting his pivotal role in the game. The first goal came from a free-kick that Rodrygo himself won and contributed to, while the second followed a clever dribble past a Sevilla defender, earning a penalty that Kylian Mbappé converted to seal the victory for Real Madrid.
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According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, club president Florentino Pérez went straight to the dressing room after the final whistle to congratulate Rodrygo on his outstanding performance, expressing his desire to see the Brazilian maintain this high level of play in upcoming matches.
Real Madrid will now prepare for a tough match against Real Betis on January 4 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the next round of La Liga, with the ambition of maintaining pressure on Barcelona and reclaiming the top spot.
