Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde score superb goals as Real Madrid move up to second place in LaLiga with 4-2 victory against Sevilla
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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe netted the opener and set up another goal as the hosts beat mid-table Sevilla 4-2 on Sunday to move up to second place in LaLiga and close the gap on Atletico Madrid to one point going into the winter break. Federico Valverde and Rodrygo were also on target for Real, who raced into a 3-0 lead in 34 minutes while Brahim Diaz scored after halftime. Isaac Romero and Dodi Lukebakio scored for Sevilla, who are 12th in the standings.
![[Mbappe opened the scoring for Real with a superb strike in the tenth minute of the game]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/17/93406227-0-image-a-29_1734890357605.jpg)
The victory moved Real to 40 points, two points clear of Barcelona, who are third and have played a game more than the two teams from Madrid. 'I know I can do much more. I have the legs for that,' said Mbappe, who struggled after moving to Real in the close season but has scored six goals in his last eight games.
![[Federico Valverde found the net from distance as he got Real's second goal of the game]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/18/93406255-0-image-a-46_1734890481587.jpg)
'I think we know each other better, I have joined the team and that changes many things and now the adaptation, as the manager (Carlo Ancelotti) says is over,' he added. 'I feel good in the team and we can see on the field that I understand my teammates better and we always play better.'.
![[Rodrygo celebrates following his goal for Real Madrid in their win against Sevilla]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/18/93406589-14219257-image-a-52_1734891589414.jpg)
Kylian Mbappe scored and provided an assist as Real Madrid won 4-2 against Sevilla. Mbappe opened the scoring for Real with a superb strike in the tenth minute of the game. Federico Valverde found the net from distance as he got Real's second goal of the game.
![[Brahim Diaz was also amongst the scorers as Real Madrid managed to take three points]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/18/93406653-14219257-image-a-53_1734891869884.jpg)
What a goal by Kylian Mbappé 🤯The Frenchman strikes from range to hand Real Madrid the lead against Sevilla 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/1l9CZwRPLz. Special strike by Fede Valverde 😱The Uruguayan hammers home from range to double Real Madrid's advantage 💥 pic.twitter.com/G606b7lKSy.
![[An emotional Jesus Navas applauded supporters following the final game of his career]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/18/93406675-14219257-image-a-54_1734891923321.jpg)
