Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to maintain pressure on Atletico’s leaders.

Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to maintain pressure on Atletico’s leaders.

Real Madrid defeated Sevilla with long-range goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde to maintain pressure on. La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

Los Blancos took the lead thanks to goals from Mbappe, Valverde, and Rodrygo in the first half. Shortly after the interval, Brahim Diaz completed a brilliant team move to put the visitors out of the game.

Jesus Navas, 39, the captain of Sevilla. Ended his 20-year relationship with the team emotionally by coming off the bench to make his farewell appearance. A chronic hip problem has forced him to retire in the middle of the season.

After a quick counterattack, Mbappe gave Madrid the lead in the tenth minute by beating. Alvaro Fernandez with a dipping 25-yard effort.

After a Madrid corner, Valverde’s own incredible 30-yard attempt ten minutes later doubled the lead.

In the 34th minute, Rodrygo scored a Lucas Vazquez cutback to solidify Madrid’s lead. But Sevilla quickly responded with a goal from Isaac Romero, who headed in Juanlu Sanchez’s cross from close range.

Before the Bernabeu stood up to cheer Navas onto the field. Mbappe changed the game eight minutes after the restart by slipping. Brahim behind the opposing defense to lift a finish over the goalie.