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- Real Madrid have a host of injury problems heading into this game.
- Some notable absences include Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rudiger, and Eder Militao.
- Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Lucas Vazquez are among those who could miss out as they are doubts for this one.
- Aurelien Tchouameni will be able to return after serving his suspension.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+2'The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.90+1'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) produces a good strike that sails to the middle of the goal, but his effort ends up in the goalkeeper's gloves.90There will be a minimum of 1 min. of added time.87'GOAL! Gonzalo Garcia meets a cross inside the box and heads the ball across the goal, where Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) lurks and pokes it into the back of the net. 0:2.84'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) picks up the ball, dribbles to the edge of the penalty area and unleashes a brilliant shot to the bottom right corner, but is thwarted by a great save from Orjan Nyland.82'That will be all from Djibril Sow who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Manuel Bueno Sebastian (Sevilla).78'Substitution. Suso will be replaced by Albert Sambi Lokonga (Sevilla).77'Substitution. Peque (Sevilla) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Juanlu Sanchez walks off.77'Carlo Ancelotti decides to make a substitution. Fran Garcia will be replaced by Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid).77'The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) is coming onto the pitch as Arda Guler cannot continue after picking up an injury.75'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) takes a great first touch to control a killer pass on the edge of the box and drills a shot into the bottom left corner in trademark fashion.75'Victor Munoz (Real Madrid) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball has crossed the sideline. Real Madrid are taking a throw-in.72'OFF THE BAR! Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) drifts into the box to give his teammate support. He receives a fantastic pass and shoots from close range, but it crashes against the crossbar! It could have been a brilliant goal, unlucky.68'The referee blows for a cooling break.66'Substitution. Jesus Vallejo walks off the pitch and Gonzalo Garcia (Real Madrid) comes on as a substitute.66'The referee cannot ignore such behaviour. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) sees a yellow card and needs to watch himself for the rest of the game.65'Victor Munoz (Real Madrid) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.65'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.64'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players. Real Madrid have a corner.63'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.63'Fran Garcia (Real Madrid) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Real Madrid.60'Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) receives a neat pass inside the box and instantly thumps the ball goalward, but a defender makes a last ditch block to deny him.59'Mateo Busquets blows his whistle and it's Jacobo Ramon (Real Madrid) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.58'Carlo Ancelotti is forced to make a change. Endrick (Real Madrid) is unable to continue due to injury, Victor Munoz comes on.58'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) will take a corner kick.58'The ball is cleared after Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is out of play. Real Madrid win a corner kick.58'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.56'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender. Real Madrid have been awarded a corner kick.54'A long pass finds Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) unmarked, he looks up and hits a weak shot from mid-range which drifts well wide of the left post.54'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.53'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) produces a lovely chip pass into the box, but one of the opposition players cuts it out.52'Today's match ends for Alvaro Pascual who will be replaced by Adria Pedrosa (Sevilla).52'Kike Salas (Sevilla) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!51'Suso (Sevilla) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.50'A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot low towards the middle of the goal, but Orjan Nyland pulls off a comfortable save.47'After VAR review the ref signals the yellow card is cancelled but now issues a red. Isaac Romero (Sevilla) has to leave the pitch!46'It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Isaac Romero (Sevilla), but referee Mateo Busquets must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!46'Isaac Romero (Sevilla) makes an awful challenge on his opponent and can count himself very lucky that the referee didn't issue a red card.46'There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Joaquin Caparros Camino probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Dodi Lukebakio. He is replaced by Isaac Romero (Sevilla).46'The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.45+7'The end of the first half.45+3'Alvaro Pascual (Sevilla) has to stretch for the ball in the box and sends it just wide of the right post.45+1'5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.44'An attempted cross from Fran Garcia (Real Madrid) is cleared.43'Golden chance! Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) meets a cross in the box and finds some space for a shot. He produces an inaccurate effort that goes wide of the right post.42'Endrick (Real Madrid) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.41'Dangerous play by Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla). Mateo Busquets blows his whistle for a foul.38'Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla) is forced to stop his forward run after being caught in an offside position by the linesman.37'The corner from Luka Modric (Real Madrid) is intercepted by the defence.36'This shall not pass! Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender. Real Madrid will take a corner kick.36'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.35'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.33'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.33'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The ball is out of play. Real Madrid will have a chance to score from a corner.29'Suso (Sevilla) swings the ball into the box from the corner kick but it's a bit too strong and it goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.29'Djibril Sow (Sevilla) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away. Sevilla earn a corner.27'The ref blows his whistle and we are going to have a so-called cooling break due to the high temperature.25'Fran Garcia (Real Madrid) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.22'Fran Garcia (Real Madrid) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.20'Endrick (Real Madrid) receives a diagonal pass, bursts into the box and shoots towards the right side of the goal. Orjan Nyland is well positioned, though, and it's a comfortable save.20'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.19'Kike Salas (Sevilla) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Andriy Lunin, who smothers the ball.17'Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.15'Jacobo Ramon (Real Madrid) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is badly mistimed and sails high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Sevilla will have a goal kick.15'The ref’s original red card decision for Loic Bade (Sevilla) is upheld after a VAR review!13'It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Loic Bade (Sevilla), but referee Mateo Busquets must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!12'Loic Bade (Sevilla) makes a horror tackle on his opponent and receives a red card from the referee!10'Fran Garcia (Real Madrid) was all set to receive a beautiful pass into a promising position. However, one of the defenders makes a timely clearance. It's a throw-in for Real Madrid.9'That was close by Suso (Sevilla)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes by a whisker over the crossbar.6'Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla) has a go from the edge of the box, but it's a harmless effort and sails well wide of the left post.5'Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) holds his head in his hands after wasting a promising chance. He latches onto a rebound, creates some space for himself and fires the ball from the edge of the box into the stands.4'Luka Modric (Real Madrid) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.4'Lucien Agoume (Sevilla) brings an opponent down and Mateo Busquets interrupts the game. Real Madrid will take a free kick.1'Fran Garcia (Real Madrid) sends a pass into the box, but the opposition's defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.1'The first half has started.Real Madrid will kick the game off.Mateo Busquets is introduced as the referee for today's match.Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.