DomainJava .COM – Real Madrid closed 2024 with an impressive 4-2 win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu, Monday (23/12/2024). This victory completes an extraordinary year for Madrid, who have won five prestigious trophies.
Kylian Mbappe opened Madrid’s lead with a hard shot from outside the penalty box in the 10th minute. The goal was Mbappé’s tenth goal in La Liga and his 14th goal overall in the 2024 season.
Federico Valverde doubled Madrid’s lead with a spectacular shot from 30 meters which the Sevilla goalkeeper failed to anticipate. This goal was created thanks to neat collaboration with Eduardo Camavinga in a corner kick situation.
Rodrygo increased the lead to 3-0 after taking advantage of a mature cross from Lucas Vazquez in the first half. Even though Sevilla managed to reduce the deficit through Isaac’s goal before the break, Madrid continued to dominate the game.
At the start of the second half, Sevilla almost scored a goal, but Thibaut Courtois appeared brilliant with a brilliant save to thwart the opportunity. Not long after, Brahim Diaz added Madrid’s fourth goal with a beautiful assist from Mbappé.
Sevilla, who lost control of the game, paid tribute to Jesus Navas, who was playing his final match in his legendary career, with a standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabeu. This emotional moment is a beautiful memory for Navas, the Sevilla icon.
Madrid continued to create dangerous opportunities through quick counter-attacks, with Mbappé and Rodrygo almost adding goals. However, the Sevilla goalkeeper appeared solid in several crucial moments. Finally, Sevilla scored the second goal through Lukebakio, making the final score 4-2 in favor of Madrid.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with his team’s extraordinary performance in 2024, which is full of challenges. Ancelotti emphasized the team’s revival after the defeat to AC Milan two months earlier. He also gave the players a rest schedule so they could enjoy time with their families before returning to competition.