Real Madrid proved once again why they are La Liga’s dominant team, as two late goals broke Sevilla’s resistance.
The reigning La Liga champions were on the verge of losing for the second time this season when substitutes Lucas Vazquez and Fede Valverde came up with the winning goal.
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The hosts took the lead through Luka Modric, but Sevilla’s Erik Lamela equalized in the second half.
Real’s class eventually won out, putting them six points ahead of Barcelona.
Barcelona can close the gap against Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp on Sunday after losing at the Bernabeu last weekend.
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Sevilla have had a disappointing season so far, but this was Jorge Sampaoli’s first defeat in his fifth game as manager, following the departure of Julen Lopetegui.
Sevilla is now 14th in the table, two points clear of the relegation zone.
