On Sunday afternoon, La Liga leaders Real Madrid will look to stretch their lead at the top of the table when they host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Los Blancos looking to bounce back from disappointing resultLast time out, Carlo Ancelotti’s team produced an underwhelming display last time out, when they drew 1-1 with out-of-form Rayo Vallecano.
The result may have been underwhelming, but it means that Real Madrid are now unbeaten in their last 29 games over 90 minutes in all competitions. The run includes 19 matches without a defeat in the Spanish top-flight.
The good run has the home team top of the table, six points clear of second-place Girona in the title race.
Los Blancos are unbeaten in their last 17 home games in La Liga, recording 14 wins and three draws. They have been prolific of late on home soil in the Spanish top-flight, scoring at least twice in nine of their last 12 home outings.
Sevilla is heading in the right directionThe Andalusians now look to be moving in the right direction after a goalless draw at Valencia last time out made the visitors four games unbeaten in La Liga.
The recent unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight has moved Sevilla seven points clear of the relegation zone.
The visitors have a poor recent record on their travels in La Liga, winning just two of their last 14 matches in the Spanish top flight.
A record of just three clean sheets in their previous 14 away games in the Spanish top flight has been a significant factor in their recent poor away record.
What am I backing?The league leaders may have slipped up last time out, and Sevilla’s form has slightly improved. Still, I am backing Carlo Ancelotti’s team to boost their title chances in this clash with a relatively comfortable victory.
