Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 as Mbappé scores twice; Güler elbow row before Clásico
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Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 on October 18, 2026, with two Mbappé goals, to sit third before El Clásico; an unpunished Güler elbow angered Sevilla.
What Happened
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a chipped "Panenka" penalty, as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Arda Güler opened the scoring with a spectacular strike and Yan Diomandé added a late goal, while Manu Bueno scored Sevilla's consolation. The win, a week before El Clásico against Barcelona, was clouded by a row over an early elbow by Güler on Sevilla's Peque that went unpunished. Sevilla coach Luis García Plaza said his team had been denied the chance to play against ten men.
Key Facts
- Result: Real Madrid 4, Sevilla 1, La Liga, Santiago Bernabéu, October 18, 2026.
- Scorers: Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé (two, one a Panenka penalty), Yan Diomandé for Madrid; Manu Bueno for Sevilla.
- Controversy: Güler's elbow on Peque early in the match drew no action from the referee.
- Coaches: José Mourinho (Real Madrid) said he had not seen images of the incident; Luis García Plaza (Sevilla) said his side should have faced ten men.
- Table: Real Madrid have 21 points from nine matches (seven wins, two defeats) and sit third, behind leaders Barcelona and Atlético Madrid; Sevilla have 14 points.
- Next: El Clásico against Barcelona next week.
Why It Matters
The result keeps Real Madrid in the title race under Mourinho, but the manner of it will be debated all week. Güler's opener was one of the goals of the weekend, yet many watching felt he should not have been on the pitch to score it. Sevilla's coach said his team should have been playing against ten men. Mourinho, asked about it after the match, said he did not understand the fuss and had not seen the images.
Mbappé's performance is the other big story. His two goals, one from a sweeping team move and the second a cheeky chipped penalty, show a forward in form going into the biggest league match of the season. With Madrid third, a win in El Clásico would tighten the race at the top; a defeat would leave them chasing both Barcelona and Atlético.
For Sevilla, 14 points from nine matches is a solid start, but the defeat showed the gap that remains with the clubs at the top.
| Team | Played | Points (after October 18) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 9 | 21 |
| Sevilla | 9 | 14 |
For fans in India and elsewhere, the result sets up next week's El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona as a meeting of two in-form attacks.
Impact
Short-term: Expect the Güler incident to keep refereeing and video review in the headlines before El Clásico. Madrid go into that match with confidence after scoring four.
Long-term: The title race looks like a three-way contest between Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. How Mourinho's side handles the Clásico could set the tone for the season.
Who is affected: Real Madrid and Sevilla players, coaches and fans; La Liga's refereeing authorities; and Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, who are chasing the same title.
Key Takeaway
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 on October 18, 2026, with two goals from Kylian Mbappé, to stay third in La Liga before El Clásico, but an unpunished elbow by goalscorer Arda Güler left Sevilla angry.
Questions and Answers
What was the score in Real Madrid vs Sevilla?
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 18, 2026. Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé (twice) and Yan Diomandé scored for Madrid; Manu Bueno scored for Sevilla.
Why was Arda Güler's goal controversial?
Güler, who scored the opening goal, had earlier elbowed Sevilla's Peque without being punished by the referee. Sevilla coach Luis García Plaza said his team should have played against ten men.
Where are Real Madrid in the La Liga table?
After the win, Real Madrid have 21 points from nine matches and are third, behind leaders Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.
When is the next El Clásico?
Real Madrid play Barcelona in El Clásico next week, following this win over Sevilla.
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