Madrid Eyes Club World Cup as Mbappé Aims for Top Scorer Title Amid Sevilla Protest

Real Madrid, preoccupied with the looming Club World Cup and a decimated squad, embarks on its final mission: ensuring Mbappé finishes as the year’s top scorer. Meanwhile, a day of protest looms for Sevilla’s fans.

A matchup that initially promised to be one of the year’s highlights at Sánchez Pizjuán lost its luster between Tuesday and Thursday. Sevilla secured their place in the league, while Madrid’s arithmetic withdrawal from the title race became clear. Consequently, today’s game serves little more than a way to close the books, where points aren’t the focus. The Biris, Sevilla’s fervent supporters, have declared they will only enter the stadium for the second half, voicing their dissatisfaction with the club’s management. Despite improved standings, the scars of a challenging season remain. Meanwhile, Madrid’s focus shifts solely to the Club World Cup, which feels more tied to next season than the current one. Ancelotti’s chapter concludes amidst chatter of Xabi Alonso’s anticipated arrival, not to mention the plans to rejuvenate the squad over the summer. The dwindled Madrid team that snatched a last-minute win over Mallorca hasn’t seen much better days since. Tchouameni returns after suspension, joined by Lunin and Lucas Vázquez, but Asencio is sidelined with a minor injury. This leaves Madrid dealing with ten absences and a dozen available first-team players.

In this league, Madrid’s only remaining interest is clinching the top scorer title, making Mbappé a sure bet. His performance has been breathtaking: seven goals in the last four games commanding respect both on the pitch and among the fans. Though he leads Lewandowski by three goals, nothing is guaranteed, and the coveted Golden Boot beckons as an additional prize within reach.