Who won the extra-time match between Real Madrid and Sevilla?
(CNN) Karim Benzema scored an extra-time winner to complete a dramatic comeback for Real Madrid against Sevilla to win 3-2 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday, edging closer to its 35th La Liga victory.
Can Real Madrid wrap up La Liga title against Sevilla?
Real Madrid is in the process of wrapping up the league title but could face a tough task Sunday when it visits Sevilla for a Spanish La Liga match. Real Madrid (22-6-3) is 12 points clear at the top of La Liga table, with Barcelona in the second spot and Sevilla level with Barca on points but third based on goal differential.
Can Real Madrid beat Sevilla at Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan?
Real Madrid (22-6-3) is 12 points clear at the top of La Liga table, with Barcelona in the second spot and Sevilla level with Barca on points but third based on goal differential. Sevilla (16-12-3) is unbeaten this season at Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, so it won’t be an easy task.
How do Real Madrid and Sevilla compare in possession?
The teams are virtually identical in terms of possession, with Real Madrid second in the league at 60.7 percent and Sevilla right behind at 60.5. Sevilla has allowed the second-fewest shots on net (91), and Buono has been a sturdy presence in goal.
Why didn’t the referee give Real Madrid a penalty against Sevilla?
Alongside Vinícius Jr’s disallowed goal, the referee decided not to give the Merengues a penalty for what appeared to be a handball by Sevilla defender Diego Carlos. Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga also managed to dodge a clear second yellow card for a clumsy tackle on Anthony Martial.
What went wrong for Courtois in Madrid v Sevilla?
Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois failed to clear the ball barely four minutes later, letting Sevilla add to its tally with a strike from Erik Lamela — who pounced on the deflection to capitalize.