Real Madrid Face Sevilla: Key Battles, Bold Predictions, and Expected Lineups Revealed

This weekend brings the warm-up act for Real Madrid—their final La Liga fixture before a Clásico clash later this month that could define or derail their entire season before October is even over.

Los Blancos host Sevilla at the Bernabéu on Sunday, desperate to avoid slipping further behind in what is already a struggling title defense.

The midweek victory against Roma in the Champions League was both thrilling and unconvincing. Mourinho could certainly use a commanding performance to silence growing critics after a turbulent stretch. A third defeat this season would be a serious blow.

Sevilla vs. Real Madrid Score Prediction

Los Blancos' Firepower Gets Them Over the Line Once Again

Following the bitter disappointment of the Madrid derby loss, Mourinho's squad have bounced back with consecutive victories against Villarreal and Roma, though neither performance was entirely convincing.

Despite preseason fears of a relegation battle, Sevilla have enjoyed a reasonably solid start, suffering defeats only to Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, and currently sit just one spot below Los Blancos in fifth place.

Luis García's men won't be easy opponents for a side seeking a confidence boost, but they are unlikely to withstand the attacking firepower Madrid can unleash.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Sevilla

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Sevilla

Vinícius Jr. begins a four-match suspension this weekend, leaving the Brazilian sidelined until November.

Ironically, the absence of the badly misfiring winger may benefit the home side, with Arda Güler—who contributed two assists in the midweek comeback against Roma—and Yan Diomande—last week's match-winner—both expected to feature on the flanks.

Real Madrid's only other injury concerns are the long-term absentees Ferland Mendy, Raúl Asencio, and Rodrygo, though Mourinho has confirmed that Éder Militão will make his much-anticipated return to the squad.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Roma (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Güler, Bellingham, Diomande; Mbappé.

Sevilla Predicted Lineup vs. Real Madrid

Sevilla are anticipated to be without Marcão (thigh), Jon Guridi (adductor), and Miguel Sierra (shoulder).

Midfielder Giorgi Kochorashvili returned to training this week and may be in contention, along with Lucas Stassin and Arouna Sangante.

Scotland international and summer arrival Robbie Ure will be eager to build momentum after scoring his first goal for the club in the 3–3 draw at Levante in their last outing.

Sevilla predicted lineup vs. Real Madrid (4-1-4-1): Vlachodimos; Igelsias, Castrín, Salas, Suazo; Agoumé; Ejuke, Kochorashvili, Fofana, Correia; Ure.

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