Real Madrid continue their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday evening when Jose Mourinho's side welcome an inconsistent Sevilla to the Santiago Bernabeu.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsLos Blancos are currently fourth in the La Liga table with 18 points, nine points off the summit, following a thrilling 4-3 midweek victory over Roma in the Champions League.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036885##Meanwhile, Luis Garcia Plaza's Sevilla sit fifth with 14 points after an eventful 3-3 draw at Levante, looking to consolidate their position in the European spots and end a long winless streak against the capital giants.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 18 OctoberVenue: Santiago Bernabéu, MadridGroup: La Liga (Matchday 9)Current standings: Real Madrid 4th (18 pts), Sevilla 5th (14 pts)Vini set to miss El Clasico after receiving 4-match ban; Mou calls out La Liga officialsQualification implications: Real Madrid need a victory to maintain pressure on leaders Barcelona ahead of El Clásico, while a win for Sevilla strengthens their push for European qualification.Form GuideReal Madrid✅ Win vs Roma (Away)✅ Win vs Villarreal (Home)❌ Loss vs Atletico Madrid (Away)✅ Win vs Elche (Away)✅ Win vs Rayo Vallecano (Home)Sevilla➖ Draw vs Levante (Away)❌ Loss vs Aston Villa (Friendly)❌ Loss vs Barcelona (Home)✅ Win vs Deportivo La Coruña (Away)✅ Win vs Valencia (Home)Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)✅ Real Madrid 1-0 Sevilla (May 2026 – La Liga)✅ Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla (Dec 2025 – La Liga)✅ Sevilla 0-2 Real Madrid (May 2025 – La Liga)✅ Real Madrid 4-2 Sevilla (Dec 2024 – La Liga)✅ Real Madrid 1-0 Sevilla (Feb 2024 – La Liga)##NAJAVA_MECA_10036887##Team NewsReal Madrid❌ Vinicius Junior – Suspended (four-match league ban).❌ Eder Militao – Muscle injury (out).❌ Rodrygo – Knee injury (out).❌ Ferland Mendy – Hip injury (out).❌ Raul Asencio – Leg injury (out).Sevilla❌ Isaac Romero – Suspended.❌ Marcao – Muscle injury (out).❌ Jon Guridi – Adductor injury (out).❌ Miguel Sierra – Shoulder injury (out).Mourinho's blunt admission: "I probably wouldn't be here if I were Vinicius"Player to Watch: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)Kylian Mbappe stands as Real Madrid's primary focal point in attack as they look to breach a leaky Sevilla defense.With seven league goals already to his name this campaign, the French superstar has consistently provided the clinical edge and explosive movement needed in tight high-stakes encounters. With Vinicius Junior serving a domestic suspension and key attackers sidelined, Mbappe's leadership and goalscoring responsibility at the Santiago Bernabeu will be paramount. His ability to exploit spatial gaps and execute in front of goal will be the deciding factor in whether Real Madrid claim all three points.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Over 2.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Real Madrid to Win & Both Teams to Score – Yes🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Real Madrid to Win 3-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.