Real Madrid prepares to face Sevilla in their final away match of the 2025-26 season, hoping to conclude a disappointing campaign on a high note. After a victory against Real Oviedo midweek, Alvaro Arbeloa's side aims for back-to-back wins, but they face a Sevilla team that has secured three consecutive victories.

The spotlight is on Kylian Mbappe, whose recent comments have intensified the pressure on Arbeloa. Mbappe revealed that his coach informed him he had dropped to the club’s fourth forward position, trailing behind Vinicius Junior, Gonzalo Garcia, and Franco Mastantuono. However, he is set to return to the starting line-up for the match at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.

According to Marca, the expected starting XI for Real Madrid includes:

• Kylian Mbappe
• Vinicius Junior
• Brahim Diaz on the wings
• Jude Bellingham and Thiago Pitarch in midfield
• Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen in defense, replacing Raul Asencio and David Alaba.

On the other hand, Sevilla aims for a victory that would mathematically secure their La Liga status and keep their European hopes alive. Luis Garcia Plaza is likely to make only one alteration from the team that triumphed over Villarreal, with Nemanja Gudelj stepping in for Djibril Sow.

While Real Madrid lacks motivation, Sevilla's pursuit of a crucial win creates an intriguing matchup. Arbeloa seeks to conclude his managerial spell positively, and with Mbappe's return, Real Madrid's chances of victory seem bolstered.