Real Madrid host Sevilla in a pivotal Matchday 9 encounter of the 2026-27 LaLiga season, with both sides chasing the leading pack after the top teams secured victories earlier in the round.
Los Blancos arrive on the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Villarreal, supplemented by a dramatic 4-3 Champions League comeback against Roma that has injected significant momentum into their domestic campaign. Sevilla, meanwhile, fought out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Levante and sit fifth in the table; a win at the Bernabéu would propel them into fourth place, currently occupied by their hosts.
Real Madrid projected lineup
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ferland Mendy remains sidelined, but Kylian Mbappé is fully fit and slated to start for the home side in this crucial fixture.
Real Madrid projected starting XI (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé; Yan Diomande. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Sevilla projected lineup
Luis García Plaza will also field a 4-2-3-1 shape, though he must contend with the absence of Miguel Sierra.
Sevilla projected starting XI (4-2-3-1): Odysseas Vlachodimos; Juan Iglesias, Andrés Gallo López, Kike Salas, Gabriel Suazo; Arouna Sangante, Youssouf Fofana; Lucien Agoumé, Chidera Ejuke, Robbie Ure; Félix Correia. Coach: Luis García Plaza.
