La Liga Regular Season - 37

Sevilla 0 - 1 FT Real Madrid

Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

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Futmetrix Verdict
31
FT
Sun, May 17
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Sevilla
0-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity 10
⚖️ Balance 24
🏆 Stakes 78
🎲 Upset 0
Real Madrid edge past stubborn Sevilla.

Early Strike Settles Subdued Clash at the Pizjuán

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Despite high pre-match expectations, an early goal drained the life from what ultimately became a tactical slog rather than a classic La Liga shootout.

An Early Blow

The atmosphere at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán is rarely quiet, but it was quickly muted by a predictably dominant script. Real Madrid arrived with clear intent, instantly establishing a rhythm that forced the hosts deep into their own half. Controlling possession with metronomic passing, the visitors dictated the terms of engagement. The inevitable breakthrough occurred just 15 minutes into the contest when Vinicius Junior capitalised on an opening to score a crisp opener. For a brief period, the sheer Intensity of Madrid’s offensive movement suggested a rout was on the cards. While the Stakes weren't astronomically high for a side comfortably cemented in second place, they applied the squeeze with ruthless efficiency, leaving the home faithful bracing for a very long and painful evening.

Defensive Stalemate

Yet, the floodgates stubbornly refused to open. After seizing the lead, the visitors noticeably took their foot off the gas, transforming what started as a sprint into a methodical jog. The statistical reality of their attack was staggering: despite unleashing 12 total shots over ninety minutes, Vinicius’s goal remained their solitary effort on target. This attacking bluntness wasn't just poor finishing; it was forced by a phenomenal Sevilla defensive readjustment. At the heart of this brave resistance was Andres Castrin, who put in an absolute defensive masterclass to repel the white waves. His anticipation and vital interventions single-handedly restored the Balance of the contest. The midfield turned into a swamp, dragging the game down into a tactical stalemate rather than a free-flowing spectacle.

Fading Embers

Heading into the final stretch, the home side desperately searched for a spark to ignite a late Upset Factor, but they ultimately lacked the cutting edge required at this elite level. They admirably matched the visitors with 12 attempts of their own, forcing the opposition goalkeeper into five necessary saves, yet the back of the net remained elusive. Alongside Castrin, Kike Salas delivered a standout performance in the defensive line, ensuring pride was kept intact even as the points slipped away. When the final whistle eventually blew, the 1-0 scoreline felt like a merciful conclusion to a match that promised fireworks but delivered merely a solitary spark. Real Madrid professionally secured the result, while the Andalusians were left ruing a toothless attack.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Sevilla's season?

Sitting comfortably mid-table with 43 points, Sevilla are completely safe from the relegation battle. This defeat changes very little for their drama-free conclusion to the league campaign.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
41%
59%
Sevilla 41%
Real Madrid 59%
Shots
12
12
Sevilla 12
Real Madrid 12
Shots on Target
5
1
Sevilla 5
Real Madrid 1
Expected Goals (xG)
0.59
1.03
Sevilla 0.59
Real Madrid 1.03
Passes
351
528
Sevilla 351
Real Madrid 528
Pass Accuracy
80%
88%
Sevilla 80%
Real Madrid 88%
Corners
3
4
Sevilla 3
Real Madrid 4
Fouls
18
11
Sevilla 18
Real Madrid 11
Yellow Cards
3
0
Sevilla 3
Real Madrid 0
Red Cards
0
0
Sevilla 0
Real Madrid 0

Match Events

Vinicius Junior 15'
HT
48' 🟨 N. Gudelj
53' 🔄 N. Maupay A. Sanchez
54' 🔄 N. Gudelj L. Agoume
54' 🔄 R. Vargas C. Ejuke
T. Pitarch F. Mastantuono 🔄 70'
A. Tchouameni E. Camavinga 🔄 70'
70' 🔄 J. A. Carmona J. Sanchez
Vinicius Junior G. Garcia 🔄 77'
B. Diaz T. Alexander-Arnold 🔄 77'
78' 🔄 Oso I. Romero
80' 🟨 A. Sanchez
84' 🟨 J. Sanchez
J. Bellingham A. Leiva 🔄 87'
90'+4 🟨 L. Agoume
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Sevilla

Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
José Ángel Carmona
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Andres Castrin
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Kike Salas
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Gabriel Suazo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ruben Vargas
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Nemanja Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Djibril Sow
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Oso
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Akor Adams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neal Maupay
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
César Azpilicueta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanguy Nianzou
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucien Agoumé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanlu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Batista Mendy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joan Jordán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chidera Ejuke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peque Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Real Madrid

Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Dani Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Huijsen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Jude Bellingham
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Thiago Pitarch
MAGNET
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
54
Passes
14
Duels
Forwards
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Kylian Mbappé
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Vinicius Júnior
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Javier Navarro Jimenez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Mestre
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Carreras
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Asencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Meso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Mastantuono
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alvaro Leiva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/20/2025 Real Madrid 2 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
05/18/2025 Sevilla 0 - 2 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
12/22/2024 Real Madrid 4 - 2 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
02/25/2024 Real Madrid 1 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
10/21/2023 Sevilla 1 - 1 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
05/27/2023 Sevilla 1 - 2 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
10/22/2022 Real Madrid 3 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
04/17/2022 Sevilla 2 - 3 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
11/28/2021 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
05/09/2021 Real Madrid 2 - 2 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
12/20/2025
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
05/18/2025
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
12/22/2024
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
02/25/2024
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
10/21/2023
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
05/27/2023
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
10/22/2022
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
04/17/2022
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
11/28/2021
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
05/09/2021
La Liga Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
Sevilla Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 37 94 94 33 +61 WBarcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis (17-05-2026)LAlaves 1 - 0 Barcelona (13-05-2026)WBarcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid (10-05-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)WGetafe 0 - 2 Barcelona (25-04-2026)
2 Real Madrid 37 83 73 33 +40 WSevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid (17-05-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo (14-05-2026)LBarcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid (10-05-2026)WEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Real Madrid (24-04-2026)
3 Villarreal 37 69 67 45 +22 LRayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-05-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla (13-05-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal (10-05-2026)WVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (26-04-2026)
4 Atletico Madrid 37 69 61 39 +22 WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona (17-05-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (12-05-2026)LAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (09-05-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Athletic Club (25-04-2026)
5 Real Betis 37 57 57 47 +10 LBarcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis (17-05-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 1 Elche (12-05-2026)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis (09-05-2026)WReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Real Madrid (24-04-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 37 51 52 48 +4 DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (17-05-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante (12-05-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (09-05-2026)WCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (26-04-2026)
7 Getafe 37 48 31 38 -7 LElche 1 - 0 Getafe (17-05-2026)WGetafe 3 - 1 Mallorca (13-05-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Getafe (10-05-2026)LGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)LGetafe 0 - 2 Barcelona (25-04-2026)
8 Rayo Vallecano 37 47 39 43 -4 WRayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-05-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (14-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona (11-05-2026)WGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 3 - 3 Real Sociedad (26-04-2026)
9 Valencia 37 46 43 54 -11 WReal Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia (17-05-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (14-05-2026)WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia (10-05-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)WValencia 2 - 1 Girona (25-04-2026)
10 Real Sociedad 37 45 58 60 -2 LReal Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia (17-05-2026)DGirona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-05-2026)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis (09-05-2026)LSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 3 - 3 Real Sociedad (26-04-2026)
11 Espanyol 37 45 42 54 -12 WOsasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol (17-05-2026)WEspanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club (13-05-2026)LSevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol (09-05-2026)LEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)DEspanyol 0 - 0 Levante (27-04-2026)
12 Athletic Club 37 45 41 54 -13 DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (17-05-2026)LEspanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club (13-05-2026)LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia (10-05-2026)WAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Athletic Club (25-04-2026)
13 Alaves 37 43 43 54 -11 WOviedo 0 - 1 Alaves (17-05-2026)WAlaves 1 - 0 Barcelona (13-05-2026)DElche 1 - 1 Alaves (09-05-2026)LAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)WAlaves 2 - 1 Mallorca (25-04-2026)
14 Sevilla 37 43 46 59 -13 LSevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid (17-05-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla (13-05-2026)WSevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol (09-05-2026)WSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Sevilla (26-04-2026)
15 Osasuna 37 42 44 49 -5 LOsasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol (17-05-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (12-05-2026)LLevante 3 - 2 Osasuna (08-05-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Sevilla (26-04-2026)
16 Elche 37 42 48 56 -8 WElche 1 - 0 Getafe (17-05-2026)LReal Betis 2 - 1 Elche (12-05-2026)DElche 1 - 1 Alaves (09-05-2026)LCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Elche (26-04-2026)
17 Levante 37 42 46 59 -13 WLevante 2 - 0 Mallorca (17-05-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante (12-05-2026)WLevante 3 - 2 Osasuna (08-05-2026)LVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)DEspanyol 0 - 0 Levante (27-04-2026)
18 Girona 37 40 38 54 -16 LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona (17-05-2026)DGirona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona (11-05-2026)LGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)LValencia 2 - 1 Girona (25-04-2026)
19 Mallorca 37 39 44 57 -13 LLevante 2 - 0 Mallorca (17-05-2026)LGetafe 3 - 1 Mallorca (13-05-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal (10-05-2026)WGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)LAlaves 2 - 1 Mallorca (25-04-2026)
20 Oviedo 37 29 26 57 -31 LOviedo 0 - 1 Alaves (17-05-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo (14-05-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Getafe (10-05-2026)LReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Elche (26-04-2026)