Real Madrid Edges Closer to League Victory with Modric’s Decisive Goal Against Sevilla

In a tense match, Luka Modric emerged as the savior for Real Madrid, shooting the only goal of the match in the 81st minute, against Sevilla. This win further solidified Real Madrid’s lead in the LaLiga EA Sports matchday 26, held at Santiago Bernabéu.

Despite facing a resilient Sevilla defense led by former Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, Carlo Ancelotti’s team managed to hold their ground. Modric, coming off the bench, proved his worth by scoring the decisive goal that secured the victory for Real Madrid.

Controversies surrounding the VAR and complaints from the Andalusian club to the Competition were overshadowed by the actual game. The technology made an early appearance after just 10 minutes into the game. Referee Díaz de Mera had to use the VAR to disallow a goal by Lucas Vázquez due to a previous foul.

The disallowed goal was the result of a challenge from Nacho to En-Nesyri, which was only visible through the VAR. This decision left Madrid without an early advantage and made their game predictable for Sevilla’s strong defense.

Sevilla made the first move with a pass from Isaac Romero to En-Nesyri, but couldn’t convert it into a goal. The lack of possession and increasing pressure from Madrid seemed to corner Sevilla within their field.

Despite missing key players like Joselu and Jude Bellingham, Ancelotti’s men managed to maintain their offensive line with Rodrygo and Vinícius. Tchouaméni and Fede Valverde also played a crucial role. Valverde almost scored a goal just before halftime with a long shot, which was cleared by Nyland.

Referee’s Injury and Modric’s Golden Goal

The match gained momentum in the second half, with both teams having their share of opportunities. However, in an unexpected turn of events, referee Díaz de Mera had to be substituted due to an injury, and debutant Fernández Buergo took his place.

Real Madrid tried to maintain their momentum, while Sevilla made a few attempts to regain control. Despite their efforts, Madrid’s dominance was evident as they constantly threatened Sevilla’s goal.

Sergio Ramos, in his return to Bernabéu, made several important interceptions. However, the day belonged to Luka Modric, who scored a stunning goal in the 81st minute, securing the victory for Real Madrid.

In response, Sevilla made a few attempts to equalize but couldn’t break through Madrid’s defense. Despite the long stoppage time, Sevilla couldn’t avoid their fifth consecutive defeat, moving further away from the relegation zone.

Match Statistics and Lineups

The final score was 1-0 in favor of Real Madrid. Real Madrid’s lineup included Lunin, Lucas, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy, Tchouaméni, Kroos, Valverde, Brahim, Vinícius, and Rodrygo. Sevilla FC’s lineup featured players like Nyland, Jesus Navas, Bade, Sergio Ramos, Kike Salas, Ocampos, Sow, Soumare, Oliver Torres, Isaac Rosemary, and En-Nesyri.

The Decisive Goal

Modric scored the only goal of the match in the 81st minute, which turned out to be the decisive moment of the match. The referee for the match was Díaz de Mera Escuderos, with a total of 74,969 spectators present at the Santiago Bernabéu.