La Liga: Real Madrid back on top after Sevilla thrash Barcelona
Real Madrid entered the international break at the top of La Liga after beating Villarreal, while FC Barcelona slumped to a 4-1 defeat away to Sevilla on Sunday.
Real Madrid entered the international break at the top of La Liga after beating Villarreal, while FC Barcelona slumped to a 4-1 defeat away to Sevilla on Sunday.
Sevilla have sacked head coach Xavier Pimienta after their 0-1 loss against Valencia in the weekend's matches in La Liga. The 50-year-old had joined the club in June 2024, on a two-and-a-half year contract.
Chelsea are set to name Enzo Maresca as their new first-team coach after the 44-year-old announced intentions to leave Leicester City on Tuesday.
Sevilla Football Club on Monday named Quique Sanchez Flores as their new coach with a contract until the end of June 2025.
Veteran cyclist Oscar Miguel Sevilla Rivera of Colombia's Team Medellin emerged as the overall winner as the 2023 Tour of Hainan concluded in Sanya on Monday.
Sevilla pressed hard against nine men and got their reward in the 81st minute when Nemanja Gudelj scored a screaming 30-meter shot.
Real Madrid raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half on Wednesday night
Sevilla dropped to fourth after a 0-0 draw at home to Mallorca, leaving Sevilla (who visit Atletico on Sunday) with work to do to ensure a top-four finish, while Mallorca remains in the bottom three and in deep relegation trouble.
Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 and Atletico Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 on Sunday. Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Getafe, while Atletico Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0.
Sevilla were unable to make any considerable move due to Barcelona's constant pressure. Also, the Catalan giants continued to lay siege on the Sevilla goal.
