Legendary Jesús Navas Bids Farewell Amid Emotional Santiago Bernabéu Night
Kylian Mbappé delivered a standout performance, scoring a stunning goal and assisting another, as Real Madrid secured a 4-2 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu. The win lifts Madrid to second place in La Liga, just before the league heads into its winter break.
The French star wasted no time, firing a sensational long-range strike into the top corner within the opening 10 minutes. Federico Valverde followed up with an equally impressive rocket from 30 yards out, doubling Madrid’s lead. Rodrygo added the third with a composed finish in the 34th minute, capping off a slick team move.
Sevilla managed to pull one back before halftime, with Isaac Romero heading home Juanlu Sánchez’s cross to revive the visitors’ hopes. However, Mbappé orchestrated Madrid’s fourth goal shortly after the break, setting up Brahim Díaz for a calm finish. Sevilla’s late push saw Dodi Lukebakio score in the closing stages, but it wasn’t enough to spoil Madrid’s commanding display.
The night also marked an emotional farewell for Jesús Navas, Sevilla’s legendary captain. The 39-year-old received a hero’s send-off from the 75,000-strong crowd, who stood to applaud his final professional appearance. Navas, who has represented Sevilla 705 times in a career spanning over two decades, was substituted in the 65th minute to a guard of honor.
Speaking after the match, Sevilla manager García Pimienta praised Navas, stating, “It was a farewell fitting for a legend. He’s been the heart of this team for so many years.”
With La Liga now on break, Real Madrid will return to action on January 3 against Valencia, while Sevilla faces Almería in the Copa del Rey on January 4.
Player of the Match: Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé dazzled with his skill and precision, scoring his 10th league goal of the season and showing flashes of brilliance throughout the game. Though he expressed visible frustration at missing out on additional goals, his growing chemistry with teammates like Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz promises exciting moments ahead for Madrid fans.
Player Ratings
Real Madrid: Courtois 6, Vazquez 8, Tchouaméni 7, Rüdiger 7, Camavinga 7, Ceballos 7, Valverde 8, Díaz 8, Bellingham 7, Rodrygo 8, Mbappé 9.
Sevilla: Fernández 7, Gudelj 5, Badé 6, Salas 6, Carmona 5, Romero 7, Lokonga 5, Agoumé 6, Sánchez 6, Idumbo 6, Lukebakio 7.
Real Madrid’s thrilling win, coupled with Navas’ emotional send-off, made for an unforgettable evening in Madrid.
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