La Liga’s three-way race is back as Real Madrid have the perfect chance to overtake arch-rivals Atlético and Barcelona and move to the top when they face Sevilla at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Los Blancos, who sit third in LaLiga, have shown moments of brilliance this season but are looking to bounce back after a chaotic 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano. Carlo Ancelotti’s men need to strengthen their defense to avoid slip-ups against a Sevilla side that is creeping up the table.

Sevilla, currently 11th in the league, go into this game with a morale-boosting 1-0 win over RC Celta de Vigo. Even though it wasn’t their best performance, it was enough for three crucial points.

With rhythm difficult to find this season, Sevilla will look to use their trademark courage and discipline to thwart Real Madrid’s ambitions.

The Sports News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.

Real Madrid vs Sevilla Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this La Liga game in the US:

• TV channels: —
• Live stream: ESPN+

This game is not available for live English language TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.

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When does the Real Madrid vs Sevilla game start?

This La Liga duel will take place in Santiago BernabeuIn Madrid, Spain, and it starts Sunday December 22nd at 3:15 p.m local time.

This is how this time is translated in the USA:

	Date	Kick-off time
Eastern time	Sun, December 22nd	10:15 a.m
Central time	Sun, December 22nd	9:15 a.m
Mountain time	Sun, December 22nd	8:15 a.m
Pacific time	Sun, December 22nd	7:15 am

Real Madrid vs Sevilla predicted Lineups, team news

Real Madrid’s squad navigating the growing injury list is the icing on the cake. Vincius Jr. He returned in the last game but received a yellow card, ruling him out of the game against Sevilla.

Eder Militao And Dani Carvajal continues to be out due to long-term cruciate ligament injuries. David Alaba offers a glimmer of hope as he gets closer to full fitness. But with recent injuries Ferland Mendy And Kylian Mbappe It looks like a boring festive season for Los Blancos.

Expected Real Madrid formation (4-3-2-1, right to left): Courtois (TW) – Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rüdiger, F Garcia – Valverde, Bellingham, Modric – Rodrygo, Diaz – Guler

Injured: Alaba, Militao, Carvajal, Camavinga, Mendy, Mbappe
Exposed: Vinicius

Sevilla also has its share of failures Adria Pedrosa And Chidera Ejuke Both were out until the end of December due to muscle and thigh problems.

Djibril Sau And Tanguy Nianzou are also unavailable, forcing the Andalusians to look deep on their bench for reinforcements.

Sevilla’s expected line-up (4-3-3, right to left): Fernandez (TW) – Montiel, Bade, Gudelj, Salas – Bueno, Agoume, Saul – Navas, Iheanacho, Lukebakio.

Injured: Pedrosa, Ejuke, Sau, Nianzou
Exposed: None

Real Madrid vs Sevilla forecast

Both teams will have to adapt and improvise, with key players watching from the sidelines.

Madrid just managed to keep going. But at home, against an inconsistent Sevilla side, you can’t expect the Royal Whites to make mistakes.

• Forecast: real Madrid 2-1 Sevilla

La Liga fixtures this week

All times ET

Friday, December 20th

• Girona vs Real Valladolid (3:00 p.m.)

Saturday December 21st

• Getafe vs. Mallorca (8:00 a.m.)
• Celta Vigo vs. Real Sociedad (10:15 a.m.)
• Osasuna vs Athletic Club (12:30 p.m.)
• Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid (3:00 p.m.)

Sunday December 15th

• Valencia vs. Deportivo Alaves (8:00 a.m.)
• Real Madrid vs Sevilla (10:15 a.m.)
• Las Palmas vs. Espanyol (12:30 p.m.)
• Leganés vs. Villarreal (12:30 p.m.)
• Real Betis vs. Rayo Vallecano (3:00 p.m.)