Real Madrid will host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening, continuing their chase for La Liga leaders Barcelona. Currently sitting in fourth place, Madrid trails Barcelona by six points. Sevilla occupies the fifth spot, having collected 14 points from their first eight matches of the season.
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After a thrilling comeback victory against Roma in the Champions League, where they overturned a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3, Real Madrid aims to maintain their momentum. They also secured a 1-0 victory over Villarreal in their last league outing, bouncing back impressively from a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid prior to the international break.
With another important Champions League match against RB Leipzig on October 21, Madrid will need to keep winning to apply pressure on Barcelona, especially before next weekend's anticipated El Clásico clash at Camp Nou.
Sevilla, meanwhile, last played on Monday, drawing 3-3 with Levante. Their season has begun positively, accumulating four wins, two draws, and two losses, positioning them four points behind Real Madrid.
Historically, Sevilla has struggled against Real Madrid, currently on a 15-match winless streak against the capital club in all competitions, with 13 losses during that span. Their last league victory at the Bernabéu was in December 2008.
In terms of team news, Real Madrid will be without Vinicius Junior due to a suspension from a red card received in the match against Villarreal. Additionally, Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, and Raul Asencio are sidelined due to injuries. Yan Diomande is expected to shift to the left of the attack, accompanied by Arda Guler on the right, and Dean Huijsen returning to the defense.
Sevilla will also face absences, missing Marcao, Jon Guridi, and Miguel Sierra due to injury. Isaac Romero is suspended after receiving a red card against Levante. Robbie Ure, who recently scored for Sevilla, will likely continue in the attack, alongside standout performer Youssouf Fofana.
Expected lineups:
Real Madrid: Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Tchouameni; Guler, Bellingham, Diomande; Mbappe.
Sevilla: Vlachodimos; Iglesias, Castrin, Salas, Suazo; Agoume; Ejuke, Kochorashvili, Fofana, Correia; Ure.
Forecast: Real Madrid 3, Sevilla 1. While Sevilla poses a challenge, Mourinho's side is expected to secure crucial points ahead of the upcoming El Clásico.