Real Madrid superbly battled back in Sunday night La Liga action to clinch an outrageous 3-2 win away at Sevilla.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side showed trademark resilience to haul themselves back into the contest in the second period as they end the weekend with 15-point lead at the top of the table.
Ivan Rakitic curls a free kick through the Real Madrid wall for the Sevilla opener! ⚪🔴
Questions will be asked about how that went in, but it could be a big goal in the title race 👀 pic.twitter.com/v9WzFV9kD3
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Erik Lamela doubles Sevilla's lead! ⚪🔴
What a performance from the hosts and Real Madrid are really up against it at the Sanchez Pizjuan 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ne7yhhnlLR
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But, Real Madrid have made a habit of late rallies in recent weeks, and substitute Rodrygo Goes again came off the bench to spark a revival with a neat finish.
Ancelotti’s charges pushed for a leveller in the final stages, with Vinicius Jr’s effort ruled out for handball in the build up by VAR, before the unlikely figure of Nacho Fernandez netted an equaliser.
⚪ Vini Jr. had the ball in the back of the net for what would have been a Real Madrid equaliser…
…but even after a second look via VAR review, the referee disallows it for a handball 🖐️
Right or wrong decision? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/XjD8ufZk6a
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That was not the end of the drama for Real Madrid, as Karim Benzema proved his incredible worth in the dying seconds, to bend home his 39th goal of 2021/22 to win the game.
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