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Sevilla Avoids Relegation Despite 1-0 Home Loss to Real Madrid, Mbappé Starts

Vinícius Júnior scored the only goal as Madrid finished with 59% possession and Sevilla stayed three points clear of the drop zone.

  • On Sunday, Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 1-0 in Andalusia, with forward Vinicius Junior scoring the decisive goal inside 15 minutes to secure back-to-back La Liga wins.
  • Fighting for survival, Sevilla remain three points clear of the drop zone heading into Matchday 38, making this bout consequential for their league status and top-tier future.
  • Madrid secured victory while recording just one shot on target, though they outperformed the hosts on expected goals with a 1.03 to 0.73 margin; Sevilla managed 14 shots but failed to create a 'big chance'.
  • Heading into Matchday 38, Sevilla face an urgent need for points to avoid relegation, while Madrid seek to conclude their tumultuous campaign on a positive note.
  • Coach José Mourinho is set to re-emerge at Madrid as the club looks to conclude its tumultuous campaign with momentum, signaling significant strategic changes ahead.
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Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brink

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Sevilla avoids relegation despite 1-0 home loss to Real Madrid, Mbappé starts

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla avoided relegation despite a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid at home in La Liga on Sunday.

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Real Madrid, with its French striker Kylian Mbappé redeemed by being a starter and making a good match after the controversy with his technician Álvaro Arbeloa, gave his face in the Sánchez-Pizjuán and won 0-1 with a goal from Brazilian Vinícius (m.15) to Seville, which, despite the defeat, sealed his mathematical stay in LaLiga EA Sports.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
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