Real Madrid won 1-0 at Sevilla in LaLiga on May 17, 2026. Vinicius Jr scored the only goal in the 14th minute, assisted by Kylian Mbappe, who returned to the starting lineup after being left out in the previous match against Real Oviedo [1, 2].
Mbappe was controversially omitted from Real Madrid's starting eleven in their 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on May 12. He said after that match, "I am now a fourth-choice forward following my omission from the starting lineup in Thursday's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo" [1].
Against Sevilla, Mbappe showed his impact beyond the assist, having a goal disallowed for offside in the second half after rounding Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos [1, 2].
The victory leaves Real Madrid in second place in LaLiga with 83 points. Sevilla remain 13th with 43 points and have one game remaining in the season [1, 2].
Real Madrid will look to maintain their position with one game to go in the league.