Real Madrid return to action on Sunday for the first time since losing their La Liga crown, as they travel to face a struggling Sevilla side, News.Az informs.
Barcelona officially clinched the league title on Thursday evening with a victory over city rivals Espanyol, a day after Madrid’s dramatic win against Mallorca had briefly delayed their rivals’ triumph. As a result, Los Blancos will finish the season with just the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup, having fallen short in both the Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey finals—each time losing to the Catalans.
Sunday’s clash in Andalusia also marks the penultimate game in charge for Carlo Ancelotti, who will depart at the end of the season to manage the Brazil national team. Madrid are already locked into second place, eight points clear of local rivals Atlético, and have little more than pride on the line.
Sevilla, meanwhile, have endured a challenging campaign. After a disappointing 14th-place finish last season, they currently occupy the same spot with just two games remaining. However, their top-flight status is secure for next year. Joaquín Caparrós, installed as interim coach until the end of the season, recently guided the team to their first win since the March international break.
