Real Madrid hit the road for one last away day under Carlo Ancelotti’s watch, making the trip to the raucous Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on May 18 for a clash with Sevilla that’s more about pride than points.
With the La Liga crown already locked up in midweek, Los Blancos come into this one with the pressure off, looking to give their legendary manager a fitting sendoff as the curtain begins to fall on his second act in charge.
This fixture marks the 197th chapter in a long-running rivalry, and Real Madrid have held the upper hand more often than not — racking up 107 wins and 32 draws along the way.
They’ve also turned Sevilla into something of a good-luck charm in recent years, going unbeaten in their last 12 showdowns and putting four past them in the reverse fixture at the Bernabéu earlier this season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sevilla vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in English language in the United States. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.
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What time does Sevilla vs. Real Madrid kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, May 18 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, May 18 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, May 18 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, May 18 | 10:00 a.m. |
Sevilla vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news
Sevilla are set to welcome Isaac Romero back into the fold this weekend, though the injury report still has a few names penciled in. Kike Salas, Tanguy Nianzou, Ruben Vargas, and Akor Adams are all question marks heading into the clash.
Should Salas fail to shake off his knock, Nemanja Gudelj looks poised to step in and fill the gap. As for Romero, his return might be limited to a seat on the bench, especially with Alvaro Garcia riding high after bagging the match-winner against Las Palmas.
Dodi Lukebakio, meanwhile, has been turning heads all season with a string of eye-catching performances. The Belgian winger has racked up 11 league goals and is fast becoming hot property — Sevilla may have their hands full trying to keep suitors at bay once the transfer window swings open.
Sevilla predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Nyland (GK) — Juanlu, Bade, Gudelj, Carmona — Agoume, Sow — Suso, Lokonga, Lukebakio — A Garcia.
Injured: Kike Salas, Tanguy Nianzou, Ruben Vargas, Akor Adams.
Suspended: None
Real Madrid will be glad to have Aurelien Tchouameni back in the mix after serving his suspension, but the treatment table is still a bit crowded. Brahim Diaz, Andriy Lunin, Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo are all walking the tightrope of fitness ahead of the weekend trip.
The absentees don’t stop there. Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal have all been ruled out, meaning Carlo Ancelotti is working with a makeshift lineup held together with tape and hope.
Still, all eyes will once again be on Kylian Mbappe, who’s been nothing short of box-office in his debut campaign. With 40 goals to his name and counting, the French phenom will look to put the team on his back and lead Los Blancos to a strong finish at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Valverde, Tchouameni, Asencio, F Garcia — Guler, Ceballos, Modric, Bellingham — Mbappe, Endrick.
Injured: Brahim Diaz, Andriy Lunin, Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal.
Suspended: Aurelien Tchouameni.
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Sunday, May 18
- Atletico Madrid vs. Real Betis (1:00 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Villareal (1:00 p.m.)
- Celta Vigo vs. Rayo Vallecano (1:00 p.m.)
- Las Palmas vs. Leganes (1:00 p.m.)
- Osasuna vs. Espanyol (1:00 p.m.)
- Real Mallorca vs. Getafe (1:00 p.m.)
- Real Sociedad vs. Girona (1:00 p.m.)
- Real Valladolid vs. Alaves (1:00 p.m.)
- Sevilla vs. Real Madrid (1:00 p.m.)
- Valencia vs. Athletic Bilbao (1:00 p.m.)
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