Sevilla suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium against Real Madrid, in a match that could have been different if not for luck and refereeing decisions. Xabi Alonso, the Real Madrid coach, breathes a sigh of relief after his team earned the three points, thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé, who celebrated his 27th birthday. Sevilla, who have not won at the Bernabéu since 2008, had clear chances, but goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was decisive on several occasions. Xabi Alonso's team remains one point behind FC Barcelona, who will visit Villarreal the following day. The match was of low footballing quality, with few exciting moments, and Sevilla left the Bernabéu empty-handed. The Bernabéu crowd showed their dissatisfaction with their team's play, and Vinícius Jr. was the target of jeers from the crowd. Sevilla started with more clarity and had an early chance, when Isaac Romero took advantage of a ball behind the defense and grazed the goal after overcoming Courtois' exit. Real Madrid only found some rhythm when the ball passed through Vinícius, who was acting as captain and taking on more responsibility. Mbappé, on the other hand, barely appeared, except in a cross shot after a steal in the center of the field and an assist from Arda Güler. The imbalance came, as so often, from a set piece, and Real Madrid took the lead on the edge of halftime thanks to a perfect header from Bellingham. The second half started with an exchange of chances in just ten minutes, and Mbappé had up to three clear opportunities, in one of which he opted to shoot when Vinícius was better positioned. Sevilla left the Bernabéu empty-handed, and Real Madrid remains in the fight for the title.