Sun May 18 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Faces Sevilla in Low-Stakes Match Marked by Departures and Injuries

**Seville, Spain** – Real Madrid travels to Seville this weekend for a LaLiga match with little riding on the result. FC Barcelona has already clinched the league title, and Sevilla is safe from relegation. However, the match carries symbolic weight as Carlo Ancelotti’s likely final away game as Real Madrid manager.

Ancelotti faces a severely depleted squad due to a string of injuries affecting key players, including Alaba, Rüdiger, Mendy, Militão, Carvajal, Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo, Camavinga, and Brahim. This forces the manager to field a makeshift lineup.

Despite the absences, Real Madrid aims to end Ancelotti’s tenure on a high note. The predicted starting eleven features Thibaut Courtois in goal, with a backline comprised of Lucas Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Jacobo Ramón, and Fran García. The midfield is expected to consist of Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, and Luka Modrić, the latter potentially playing his final games for the club.

The attack will be spearheaded by Kylian Mbappé, who is chasing the Pichichi and European Golden Shoe awards. He will be supported by Endrick and Arda Güler, both hoping to impress and secure more playing time under the next manager, rumored to be Xabi Alonso.

**Predicted Real Madrid XI:** Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Jacobo Ramón, Fran García; Modric, Ceballos, Bellingham; Arda Güler, Endrick, Mbappé.

**Final Score: Sevilla 0 – 2 Real Madrid, Mbappé and Bellingham secured the win for Real Madrid.**

The match offers a glimpse into the future of Real Madrid while simultaneously acknowledging the end of an era under Ancelotti. All eyes will be on Mbappé to see if he can continue his goal-scoring form.

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