Real Madrid vs Sevilla Prediction & Betting Tips (22 December)

Kept at bay from Barça for many weeks with no less than nine lengths behind after the heavy disappointment during the Clasico on 10/21, Real Madrid have made their comeback against a crumbly Barça since that date. However, we sense a lack of seriousness among the Merengue who did no better than a prolific draw on the Rayo Vallecano pitch eight days ago, even being down two goals to nothing before coming back just before the break 3-3 FM. In the end, the current situation is helping Atlético return to full swing in the title race and could even take 1st place last night in the event of a victory in Barcelona. During the week, the madridistas played a second final this season during the Intercontinental Cup, in Qatar, at the Lusail Stadium two years to the day after the World Cup final lost by the France team against Argentina, against Pachuca , Mexican competitor that Real will meet again during the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup to follow.

Emotional moment last weekend for the reception of Celta Vigo, the legend Jesus Navas played his very last match at home with the Andalusians, crowned by a success on the smallest of scores 1-0, thus allowing the latter to get closer to the top 10. A crucial victory for the Sevillians who remained on a defeat in the capital against the Atlético Madrid 4-3, while leading by two goals at the hour mark 1-3 then lost 4-3. This was without counting on a prime Griezmann , author of a double in the meeting.

Unable to play against Rayo due to an injury contracted against Atalanta Bergamo after a top goal in the first period, Kylian Mbappé was announced absent for ten days but finally fit to play during the week for the final of the Intercontinental Cup, i.e. a possibility of a second trophy in four and a half months of competition under his new colors after the UEFA SuperCup, where he scored against Bergamo. On the other hand, the cruciate ligaments got the better of Carvajal, Militao , and the talented Joan Martinez (end of season for all three elements). David Alava has returned to collective training but will not play again before January, while Ferland Mendy is still in the hood (injured). The 2nd to last winner of the France Football Ballon d'Or, Vinicius Jr (8 goals, 5 assists in La Liga) will not play this afternoon due to a suspension (accumulation of yellow cards). Jude Bellingham has the current stats in Madrid. Since his first goal of the season against Osasuna on 9/11, the Three Lions international has scored 7 goals in 8 TCC matches with Casa Blanca.

 At Sevilla, the former Parisian Kouassi will not play (injured), nor will Ejuke (crack), also injured, or even Djibril Sow (important midfielder), and Pedrosa, also on the flank. On the other hand, in terms of good news, Garcia Pimienta (coach) will be able to line up those returning from suspension in his group, in this case: Carmona, the crack Romero , and Sanchez. Let's talk about the latest from Jesus Navas, great artist and legend of Spanish football. The latter decided to say stop to this wonderful sport because of repeated glitches which prevent it from evolving on match days. The latter had signed a lifetime contract at the start of the calendar year and will likely remain in the ranks of the club but to occupy another role. As a reminder, Jesus Navas is: 1 World Cup (Spain), 2 euros (Spain), 1 League of Nations (Spain), 4 Europa League (Seville), 2 Copa del Rey (Seville), 1 Supercoupe de ' Spain (Seville), and 2 EFL Cup (Man City), no less.