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Mbappe double helps Real Madrid sweep aside Sevilla ahead of El Clasico

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Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Sevilla, extending their LaLiga lead to six points, as they prepare for the El Clasico clash ahead of them.

Key points

  • Real Madrid's lead on LaLiga leaders Barcelona is now six points.: Real Madrid's lead on LaLiga leaders Barcelona is now six points.
  • The victory comes ahead of the El Clasico clash, a crucial match for both teams.: The victory comes ahead of the El Clasico clash, a crucial match for both teams.
  • Real Madrid's superior performance is highlighted by Mbappe's penalty conversion.: Real Madrid's superior performance is highlighted by Mbappe's penalty conversion.

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MADRID, Oct 18 : Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid closed the gap on LaLiga leaders Barcelona to six points with a 4-1 win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, a week before the rivals meet.

Arda Guler opened the scoring in the 30th minute, arrowing a shot into the top corner from outside the box, before Mbappe added a second seven minutes later after a brilliant turn.

Mbappe won and converted a penalty in the 63rd minute to effectively settle the contest.

Sevilla pulled one back with 10 minutes remaining through substitute Manu Bueno, but Yan Diomande restored Real's three-goal lead with a thunderous strike two minutes later.

Real climbed to third on 21 points, one behind Atletico Madrid, while Sevilla are sixth on 14.

Original source: www.channelnewsasia.com

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