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By Matt Smith
Sevilla are in an interesting position, still able to be relegated despite three wins on the bounce, while they could also snatch a place in the Europa Conference League.
There’s little on the line for Madrid except to try and end the season in a positive way after a tumultuous few weeks.
Team news
Sevilla are set to be without Marcão and Manu Bueno, while Isaac Romero is a doubt as he requires a late fitness test. Other than that, Sevilla should have a fully fit squad against Madrid.
Meanwhile, Madrid have a host of injury troubles to contend with. Rodrygo, Arda Güler, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy and Federico Valverde are all missing, while Dean Huijsen and Andriy Lunin are doubts.
Worrying times for Madrid
As mentioned, it’s been a worrying few weeks for Madrid, not only on the pitch but also off it. President Florentino Pérez came out and produced a fiery press conference, while Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni were involved in an altercation in the dressing room.
Results haven’t been good enough on the pitch, and the Madrid supporters have been getting frustrated. Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior were both on the receiving end of jeers from supporters during their victory over Real Oviedo earlier this week.
Sevilla turn things around when it matters
It was looking like an incredibly disappointing season for Sevilla until they started to turn things around over the last few weeks. They’ve now won three games on the bounce, and there’s a small chance they manage to qualify for Europe.
It’s rare that a side can be relegated and qualify for Europe with just two games remaining, but considering their recent form, finishing in the top seven is looking more likely at the moment. Despite Madrid’s difficulties, it certainly won’t be easy for Sevilla, especially considering they haven’t beaten them since 2018.
Mbappé has a point to prove
It was a hostile atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabéu earlier this week, with Mbappé booed as he went to warm up and booed a little more as he entered the pitch. The French international saw the funny side, smiling as he took in the abuse, something which might have riled up the supporters a little more.
Despite the fans’ disappointment with Mbappé, it is hard to argue with the numbers he has produced this season. The former Monaco man will know he has got the ability to prove people wrong, and it is an opportunity for him to do that against Sevilla.
Prediction
This game might mean a little more to Sevilla, so we’re going for a 2-1 victory to the home side.
(Cover image from IMAGO)
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