In a tense clash at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sevilla in their penultimate match of the season.

The match highlighted the return of Kylian Mbappe to the starting line-up, but it was Vinicius Junior who made the decisive impact early on. In the opening stages, Vinicius received a ball in the box and skillfully placed a first-time effort into the bottom corner, leaving Odysseas Vlachodimos with no chance to respond.

Despite starting the match strongly, Sevilla found themselves trailing, a setback that weighed heavily given their precarious position in the league. They attempted to rally and find an equaliser, but their first-half efforts went unrewarded.

The second half saw Sevilla intensify their push for a goal. Notable moments included a missed opportunity by Kike Salas, who squandered a good chance from the edge of the penalty area. Meanwhile, at the other end, Mbappe struggled with his finishing, firing a shot high and wide from close range, and substitute Franco Mastantuono came agonizingly close, rattling the post.

Ultimately, Sevilla's failure to score was mitigated by positive results elsewhere, securing their La Liga survival as they sit three points clear of the relegation zone. With Girona and Elche facing each other on the final day, Sevilla cannot drop to 18th place.

For Real Madrid, this victory at a challenging venue provides a morale boost for coach Alvaro Arbeloa as the season winds down.