Real Madrid’s formidable attack, netting 33 times across 14 matches for a league-second-best 2.36 goals per game, faces a stern test from Sevilla’s recent defensive resilience, having conceded just four in an unbeaten five-game streak. This Liga F Matchday 15 fixture at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano could hinge on those dynamics, as Los Blancos aim to close the gap on Barcelona while Sevilla eye a European spot.
Liga F Real Madrid vs Sevilla Preview: Season Context and Form
In the ongoing Liga F campaign, Real Madrid sit second with 32 points, seven behind leaders Barcelona, but with a game in hand that keeps the title race alive. Sevilla Femenino, in sixth on 24 points, are locked in a mid-table battle for European places, level with Tenerife but ahead on goal difference amid a relegation fight far below.
Real Madrid’s season overview shows 10 wins, two draws, and two losses, with 33 goals scored and 10 conceded for a +23 difference and 2.29 points per match. Their last five league games yielded W-W-L-W-W, scoring 12 and allowing four, with xG at 1.9 and xGA at 1.02 per game, highlighting sustained quality.
Sevilla boasts seven wins, three draws, and four losses, scoring 15 and conceding 20 for a -5 difference and 1.71 points per match. Their recent form is W-W-W-D-W, netting 10 and shipping four, with xG 1.06 and xGA 1.0, signaling improved efficiency. This matchup matters now that Liga F resumes after the break, with Real Madrid juggling Champions League duties against Paris FC in February. A win maintains momentum, while Sevilla could leapfrog into fifth with victory.
Real Madrid vs Sevilla Preview: Key Performance Metrics
Attacking comparisons favor Real Madrid, who average 2.36 goals and 1.65 xG per 90, taking 14.29 shots (5.57 on target) at a 38.9% conversion rate. Standouts include Caroline Weir (six goals) and Athenea del Castillo (two goals, four assists). Sevilla managed 1.07 goals and 0.89 xG, with 10.43 shots (3.86 on target) at 10.3% conversion, led by Inma Gabarro https://www.instagram.com/inmagabarro/?hl=enand Andrea Álvarez (three goals each).
Defensively, Real Madrid concede 0.71 goals (0.88 xGA), facing 10.21 shots (3.36 on target) with nine clean sheets. Sevillaallowsw 1.43 goals (1.36 xGA), conceding 11.57 shots (4.57 on target) but with six clean sheets. Possession sees Real Madrid at 59.4% with 620 touches (161 attacking third) and 81.9% completion, versus Sevilla’s 48.9%, 504 touches (102 attacking third), and 70.2% completion.
Discipline adds flavor: Real Madrid averages 8.8 fouls, 24 yellows, two reds; Sevilla 10.4 fouls, 22 yellows, one red. Injuries impact Real Madrid: Merle Frohms, Sandie Toletti, Signe Bruun (suspended), Teresa Abelleira, out, while Sevilla reports no major issues as of January 2026.
Tactical Insights and Historical Trends
Head-to-head favors Real Madrid with five wins, one loss in six league meetings, scoring 14 to Sevilla’s four (average three goals per game). Recent 4-1 and 4-0 victories underscore dominance, often exploiting Sevilla’s defensive gaps.
Both exceed league-average attacking output per stats, but Real Madrid’s trends show rising xG in wins, while Sevilla’s goals come from efficient counters. Historical patterns reveal high-scoring affairs, with Real Madrid’s build-up overwhelming Sevilla’s press.
This fixture pits second against sixth, both displaying attacking flair tempered by defensive solidity in recent matches. In summary, Real Madrid’s superior metrics position them as favorites, but Sevilla’s streak could spark an upset. For deeper dives, check FBref’s Liga F stats.
