Real Madrid vs Sevilla - Match Report
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James Rodriguez powers Madrid for a first-leg victory over Sevilla.
Two goals from James Rodriguez and a header by Raphael Varane helps Real to take a step forward and maintaining their unbeaten streak.
Morata missed an early chance when Modric picked him out in the six-yard box but he could only divert the ball wide with the linesman saving the striker's blushes as he was flagged offside.
James Rodriguez proved his value when Casemiro stole the ball from Steven N'Zonzi on the edge of the penalty area and it fell right in the path of Rodriguez who curled into the bottom corner from 20 yards out leaving Sergio Rico no chance.
Five minutes later Carvajal picked out Modric whose acrobatic effort for the goal was wide of the post.
Real was a constant threat and in the 29th minute, Rodriguez played a deep cross to Marcelo whose powerful volley was saved by Sergio Rico at his near post and the ball was cleared for a corner.
Real Madrid scored on a corner in the 29th minute, delivered by Kroos and finished by Varane with his head.
Morata showed some amazing skills beating 3 of Sevilla's defenders but was unable to get his shot past Sergio Rico.
Sevilla's first dangerous attack came way too late in the 41st minute where Kiko Casilla came to the rescue of Madrid saving a 1v1 against Vitolo.
Two minutes later Sevilla were again in trouble after Mariano tumbled over Modric in the box that resulted in a penalty and James Rodriguez had no problem in sending Rico the wrong way to score his second.
The game was then boring and no chances were created by Sevilla and Morata wasting two Marcelo crosses. Real, with this victory, extended their unbeaten run to 38 games. Now they face Granda on 7th of January.
Match Facts-
RMA SEV
48% Possession 52%
17(8) Shots(on goal) 9(3)
19 Fouls 11
2 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 4
2 Corners 6
3 Saves 5
Two goals from James Rodriguez and a header by Raphael Varane helps Real to take a step forward and maintaining their unbeaten streak.
Morata missed an early chance when Modric picked him out in the six-yard box but he could only divert the ball wide with the linesman saving the striker's blushes as he was flagged offside.
James Rodriguez proved his value when Casemiro stole the ball from Steven N'Zonzi on the edge of the penalty area and it fell right in the path of Rodriguez who curled into the bottom corner from 20 yards out leaving Sergio Rico no chance.
Five minutes later Carvajal picked out Modric whose acrobatic effort for the goal was wide of the post.
Real was a constant threat and in the 29th minute, Rodriguez played a deep cross to Marcelo whose powerful volley was saved by Sergio Rico at his near post and the ball was cleared for a corner.
Real Madrid scored on a corner in the 29th minute, delivered by Kroos and finished by Varane with his head.
Morata showed some amazing skills beating 3 of Sevilla's defenders but was unable to get his shot past Sergio Rico.
Sevilla's first dangerous attack came way too late in the 41st minute where Kiko Casilla came to the rescue of Madrid saving a 1v1 against Vitolo.
Two minutes later Sevilla were again in trouble after Mariano tumbled over Modric in the box that resulted in a penalty and James Rodriguez had no problem in sending Rico the wrong way to score his second.
The game was then boring and no chances were created by Sevilla and Morata wasting two Marcelo crosses. Real, with this victory, extended their unbeaten run to 38 games. Now they face Granda on 7th of January.
Match Facts-
RMA SEV
48% Possession 52%
17(8) Shots(on goal) 9(3)
19 Fouls 11
2 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 4
2 Corners 6
3 Saves 5
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