(WATCH) Rodrygo hits back for Real Madrid at Sevilla

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Feargal Brennan | Last updated 5/27/23

Real Madrid have bounced back after falling behind in their penultimate league game of the 2022/23 La Liga season.

Los Blancos’ campaign is effectively already over, with their title defence ended by El Clasico foes Barcelona, and a spot in the top four confirmed.

However, despite a firm pre-match message from Carlo Ancelotti, their trip to Sevilla started disastrously, as Spain star Rafa Mir fired the home side in front after just two minutes.

What a start for Sevilla!

Rafa Mir gives his team the lead against Real Madrid after some good play from Bryan Gil pic.twitter.com/GQGJYxbwBE

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Los Blancos were stung into action by Mir’s early breakthrough, and Brazilian starlet Rodrygo Goes produced a brilliant free kick to equalise just before the half hour mark.

Rodrygo equalises with a free kick!

Bono was left rooted to the spot in the Sevilla goal pic.twitter.com/ScIJYzsoxb

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A draw tonight would keep Real Madrid two points in front of Atletico Madrid, in the race for second, but Los Rojiblancos can overtake them with a victory at home to Real Sociedad tomorrow.

If Real Madrid finish in third place next month it will be their lowest La Liga placing since 2019.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

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