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Vinicius Junior shines as Real Madrid edges past Sevilla despite Kylian Mbappe's return to starting XI

Real Madrid secured a crucial 1-0 win against Sevilla, with Vinicius Junior playing a pivotal role in the victory. Despite all the attention on Kylian Mbappe's return, it was the Brazilian forward who stole the show at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.

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Vinicius Junior shines as Real Madrid edges past Sevilla despite Kylian Mbappe's return to starting XI

Kylian Mbappe outshone by Vinicius Junior on return to Real Madrid starting XI in narrow win at Sevilla

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Vinicius Junior's Impact

Vinicius Junior's goal in the first half proved to be the difference in a tightly contested match against Sevilla. The Brazilian forward showcased his skill and composure to find the back of the net and help Real Madrid claim all three points.

2

Mbappe's Return

Kylian Mbappe's comeback to the starting line-up was highly anticipated, as the French star had faced recent criticism from the home supporters. Despite his presence, it was Vinicius Junior who stole the headlines with his match-winning performance.

3

Real Madrid's Pursuit

With this victory, Real Madrid maintained their strong push for a successful end to the La Liga season. The win over Sevilla showcased the team's resilience and determination to secure crucial points in the title race.

Published on May 17, 2026