Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla: Los Blancos go third after Casemiro thunderbolt

Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla: Los Blancos go third after Casemiro thunderbolt

Luka Modric grabbed the second and played well as Sevilla were leapfrogged

Real Madrid moved third in La Liga after goals from Casemiro and Luka Modric helped them leapfrog Sevilla.

A tight first half gave way to Madrid pressure in the second, and eventually the midfield duo found the net to earn Los Blancos a crucial victory.

With 12 minutes to go Casemiro smashed in a brilliant long-range effort to break the deadlock.

Modric then finished after being sent through on goal to seal the points for Madrid.

The European champions are now within seven of leaders Barcelona, who play against Leganes on Sunday.

“We really wanted to win emphatically, we put them under pressure from the first minute,” said Sergio Ramos.

“We got our reward. This is vital for the team.”

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