Real Madrid vs Sevilla: Kylian Mbappe Nets Wonder Goal After Arda Guler Opener Amid Refereeing Storm

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Real Madrid strengthened their command at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night as Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler scored in a fiery first half against Sevilla FC.

The reigning Spanish champions established a 2-0 advantage before the interval during their La Liga Matchday 9 encounter.

Mbappe produced a spectacular curling strike in the 37th minute to double the lead following Guler’s opener.

Kylian Mbappe Scores Wonder Goal Following Jude Bellingham Back-Heel

The moment of brilliance arrived when Real Madrid broke forward swiftly down the left wing. Jude Bellingham received a square pass from Diomande before executing a deft back-heel flick directly into the path of Mbappe.

Mbappe collected the delivery on the edge of the penalty area, shifted the ball onto his left foot, and whipped an unstoppable shot into the top corner.

The French superstar celebrated his eighth La Liga goal of the campaign as the Bernabeu crowd erupted into wild celebrations.

Sevilla Protest Buildup Challenge As Referee Waves Play On

The goal immediately sparked severe controversy as Sevilla players surrounded referee Juan Martinez Munuera to protest the non-call.

Sevilla claimed that Bellingham committed a clear foul on midfielder Fofana in the centre circle during the turnover that directly initiated the scoring move.

Match officials declined to intervene or consult the pitchside monitor, allowing the goal to stand while Sevilla manager Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta fumed on the sideline.

Arda Guler Dodges Red Card Controversy Before Striking Opener

The tension was already elevated after an explosive flashpoint involving Turkish playmaker Arda Guler earlier in the half.

Guler caught Sevilla attacker Peque Fernandez with a trailing arm during an off-the-ball battle, but VAR opted against recommending a dismissal review.

Capitalizing on the reprieve, the 19-year-old opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 30th minute with a razor-sharp low drive into the bottom corner.

Match Lineups At Santiago Bernabeu

Carlo Ancelotti deployed a star-studded lineup featuring Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe.

Sevilla countered with an aggressive setup including Orjan Nyland, Jose Angel Carmona, Loic Bade, Kike Salas, Adria Pedrosa, Nemanja Gudelj, Lucien Agoume, Fofana, Dodi Lukebakio, Isaac Romero, Peque Fernandez.

Real Madrid vs Sevilla First Half Stats

Mbappe’s clinical finish showcased his devastating chemistry with Bellingham, sealing full control for the hosts amid a heated refereeing storm.