# Real Madrid vs. Sevilla: Match Preview

> Real Madrid aims to secure La Liga lead before Clásico clash.
- Title: Real Madrid vs. Sevilla: Match Preview · SI | Shortify
- Summary: Real Madrid aims to secure La Liga lead before Clásico clash. Real Madrid needs a win over Sevilla to maintain title hopes ahead of a crucial Clásico match.
- Keywords: real madrid, sevilla, la liga, clasicos, mourinho, champions league, bernabeu, kylian mbappe, vinicius jr, sevilla lineup, real madrid lineup, sports
- Source: SI — https://si.com/soccer/real-madrid-vs-sevilla-preview-predictions-lineups-10-18-26
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: real madrid, sevilla, la liga, clasicos, mourinho, champions league, bernabeu, kylian mbappe, vinicius jr, sevilla lineup, real madrid lineup, sports
## Real Madrid's Last La Liga Match
Real Madrid faces Sevilla in the final La Liga game before a Clásico showdown that could decide the season.
## Madrid's Midweek Champions League Win
Madrid secured a win over Roma in the Champions League after a shaky start to the season.
## Sevilla's Season Start
Sevilla started the season strongly, losing only to Atlético Madrid and Barcelona.
## Head-to-Head Record
Madrid has a record of 51 wins, seven draws, and 16 defeats against Sevilla.
## Home Advantage
Real Madrid has won 19 of 20 home matches against Sevilla with no losses at the Bernabéu.
## Kylian Mbappé's Form
Mbappé leads La Liga in shots and xG, just five goals away from 100 for Madrid.
## Vinícius Jr's Absence
Vinícius Jr's four-game ban starts the weekend, making him unavailable until November.
## Real Madrid Lineup
Real Madrid's lineup includes Arda Güler and Yan Diomande, with Éder Militão returning after injury.
## Sevilla Lineup
Sevilla's lineup features Robbie Ure, who scored in a 3-3 draw with Levante.
## Match Details
The match kicks off Sunday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. ET in Madrid at the Bernabéu.
## Key takeaway

Real Madrid needs a win over Sevilla to maintain title hopes ahead of a crucial Clásico match.