At the Santiago Bernabéu on 20 December 2025, Real Madrid host Sevilla in a La Liga fixture where the title race pressure forces the home side to seek a controlled and convincing response.
Prediction: 2-0
This matchup points toward a professional home performance rather than a chaotic encounter. Real Madrid’s need for points and Sevilla’s ongoing struggles away from home suggest a controlled victory without excessive risk.
Real Madrid Focused on Damage Control and Efficiency
Real Madrid’s home dominance earlier in the season, with six consecutive league wins, was interrupted by a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Celta, raising questions about defensive reliability. Although they responded with a 2-1 away win at Alavés, problems at the back remain evident, having conceded seven goals in their last four matches across all competitions. Even in the cup, they allowed two goals against modest opposition from Talavera despite fielding a strong lineup that included Kylian Mbappé. With Barcelona four points ahead, there is little margin for error, and this context should push Carlo Ancelotti’s side toward a more disciplined and pragmatic approach at home.
Sevilla Struggling to Translate Momentum Away
Sevilla arrive after a mixed period that underlines their inconsistency. A heavy 4-0 home win over Oviedo in the last league round boosted confidence, but that positivity was offset by cup elimination following an away defeat to Alavés. In La Liga, Sevilla have collected an identical number of points home and away, yet recent away form remains problematic, with no wins in their last four league trips. Historically, the challenge is even greater, as they have not won away against Real Madrid since 2008, a trend that continues to weigh on this fixture.
