On December 22, Real Madrid delivered a commanding 4-2 victory over Sevilla in Matchday 18 of La Liga. The win propelled Los Blancos to second place in the standings, overtaking Barcelona and sitting just one point behind leaders Atletico Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe shone brightly, scoring a stunning goal and providing an assist. His clinical strike in the 10th minute broke the deadlock, while Federico Valverde’s sensational long-range effort in the 20th minute doubled Madrid’s lead. Rodrygo added the third goal, and Brahim Diaz sealed the win after an exquisite pass from Mbappe.
Sevilla responded with goals from Isaac Romero and Dodi Lukebakio, but they were outclassed throughout the match. The game also marked a significant moment as Jesus Navas played his 705th and final game for Sevilla. Both teams formed a guard of honour for the retiring legend, paying tribute to one of Spain’s most decorated footballers.
Navas’ farewell symbolized the end of an era. A product of Sevilla’s academy, he became the club’s most iconic figure and achieved incredible success, including two UEFA European Championships, a FIFA World Cup, and a UEFA Nations League title with Spain.
This victory caps off a remarkable year for Real Madrid, who finished 2024 as both Spanish and European champions.
