Watch: Federico Valverde's rocket strike helps Real Madrid defeat Sevilla

A crucial showdown took place between Sevilla and Manchester United, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, at the Santiago Bernabeu this Saturday in La Liga.

Sevilla sat in 11th place in the La Liga standings and struggled to find their form this season. On the contrary, Real Madrid occupied third place in the league table and had delivered a series of impressive performances over the past year.

Real Madrid had elevated their performance since the beginning of the season, drawing confidence from their successful Intercontinental Cup campaign this month. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior had been outstanding in recent performances and were poised to make an impact this weekend. Conversely, Sevilla had faced consistent challenges this year and entered this match with a clear point to prove.

The Tale of Madrid's impressive win

Real Madrid asserted their dominance from the outset. They controlled possession throughout the match, constantly threatening Sevilla with multiple chances. In a swift counter-attack, Rodrygo and Diaz combined brilliantly down the left flank, setting up Mbappe just outside the box. He unleashed a powerful shot that crashed into the top corner, leaving Fernandez with no opportunity to make a save.

Madrid doubled their lead in the 20th minute with another stunning strike, this time from Federico Valverde, who unleashed a powerful shot from 30 yards out. Rodrygo then extended the advantage to three goals in the 34th minute, clinically finishing off a brilliant team move to secure his third goal of the season.

This angle of Federico Valverde’s goal is so satisfying to watch. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/LDoZ9rnPpH

— KM (@Kylian) December 22, 2024

Just before half-time, the visitors were gifted a chance to get back into the match when Isaac Romero headed home an unmissable goal. However, Madrid swiftly restored their dominance, adding a fourth in the 60th minute with Brahim Diaz marking his presence on the scoresheet.