After collecting yet another piece of silverware for the trophy cabinet, Real Madrid returns to La Liga play to take on a fellow Top 4 side. Los Blancos host fourth-place Sevilla in a very important match that could play a big role in the title race. Coming into the weekend level on points atop the table with Barcelona, this is a big result for Zinedine Zidane’s side.
Real Madrid vs. Sevilla
- When: Saturday, January 18
- Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
- TV: beIN Sports
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
A penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid to capture the Spanish SuperCup may not be something Real Madrid is extremely enthusiastic about. The overall performance and match itself was dire, but no one can ever complain about winning a trophy. Whether or not that triumph will lead to momentum in the league or not remains to be seen. If the team’s previous form on the season is any indication, probably not.
Not only is this matchup against Sevilla a chance to get a good result against one of the top clubs in La Liga, but it’s also a chance to put pressure on Barcelona. Real Madrid’s bitter rivals just fired its manager and will inevitably undergo a transition period. If that leads to dropped points, Real Madrid must take advantage of its opportunities.
For Sevilla, it’s all about hanging on to that fourth and final Champions League spot. With only half of the season gone, the team has a long battle on its hands with the teams below them. A four-point cushion feels nice, but with so many matches remaining, Sevilla cannot get comfortable. The team also has the Europa League knockout stages to contend with to keep busy, so any and all-league points are vital heading into the second half.
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