Sevilla vs Real Madrid prediction 17.05.2026 | La Liga

Sevilla FC suddenly look like a different side. A few weeks ago, the mood around Los Nervionenses felt tense and slightly flat. Now, after three straight league victories, confidence has clearly returned. Coming back from two goals down to beat Villarreal CF away last weekend probably revealed more about belief than tactics, honestly.

Luis García’s side now sit four points above danger, and talk of a late push toward the European places has quietly started again. That may still sound optimistic, sure, but momentum can change seasons quickly. Sevilla have also won the last three home matches, so Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán should feel lively.

Akor Adams scored his 10th league goal against Villarreal and is expected to partner Neal Maupay in attack. Marcão and Manu Bueno remain injured, although Sevilla avoid any suspension problems this time.

Real Madrid CF responded reasonably well after the frustrating 2-0 loss to FC Barcelona in El Clásico. Los Blancos beat Real Oviedo 2-0 in midweek, with Gonzalo García opening the scoring before Jude Bellingham added another after the break.

Still, the atmosphere around the club feels a little flat. Arbeloa’s side are already certain to finish second, and after ending the season without a major trophy, supporters expected something more convincing.

Away form has become another concern. Madrid won only once in the last five away matches and, strangely enough, looked open defensively in several of those games.

There was also fresh talk surrounding Kylian Mbappé after the Oviedo win. Reports claimed the French forward was unhappy with limited minutes despite scoring 24 league goals this season. Even so, he is expected to start here. Rodrygo, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde and Dean Huijsen remain sidelined through injury.