Sevilla FC Visits Real Madrid: Match Preview
20/12/2024
By RSR Málaga, 20 December
Sevilla FC heads to the Santiago Bernabéu this Sunday, December 22, to face Real Madrid in a La Liga showdown scheduled for 16:15 CET. After a morale-boosting 1-0 win against RC Celta de Vigo, Sevilla aims to extend their positive momentum despite a challenging clash against the newly crowned Intercontinental Cup champions.
Sevilla FC Squad Update
Coach Xavier García Pimienta welcomes back key players after suspensions kept them out of the previous match:
- Isaac Romero
- Juanlu Sánchez
- José Ángel Carmona
However, the injury list remains a concern for the Andalusian side:
- Djibril Sow (recent injury)
- Adrià Pedrosa
- Tanguy Nianzou
- Chidera Ejuke
The likes of Álvaro García-Pascual and Manu Bueno are expected to play significant roles. Manu Bueno scored the decisive goal in Sevilla's recent victory over Celta.
Opposition: Real Madrid
Real Madrid enters the fixture in high spirits following their Intercontinental Cup triumph but will be without key players due to injuries:
- David Alaba
- Dani Carvajal
- Eder Militao
The Madrid giants, third in the table with 37 points, are focused on closing the gap to the league leaders.
Current Standings
- Sevilla FC: 11th place, 22 points (6W, 4D, 7L)
- Real Madrid: 3rd place, 37 points
Key Match Details
- Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Time: 16:15 CET
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu
- Competition: La Liga EA Sports (Matchday 18)
