Real Madrid vs Sevilla: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Copa Del Rey fixture at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
It’s a big game for…
James Rodriguez. The Colombian has been heavily linked with an exit in this January transfer window, with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly lurking. However, if he’s given a chance tonight then he must seize it in a bid to try and cement a spot in the starting line-up for the matches to come.
Best stat…
8. Real Madrid have gone eight games unbeaten at home against Sevilla. Their last defeat at the Bernabeu by tonight's visitors finished 4-3 after a late Renato winner.
Remember when…
An action-packed game at the Bernabeu saw Real Madrid beat Sevilla 7-3 in a La Liga match back in 2013. A hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo, and braces from Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema silenced Ivan Rakitic’s double and a strike from Carlos Bacca. The game also saw three penalties and a red card.
Player to watch…
Wissam Ben Yedder. After moving from Toulouse in the summer, the French forward has netted 12 times in 20 games for Sevilla. In addition, he already has five goals in two games in this tournament, which includes a hat-trick in the last round when Sevilla trounced Formentera 9-1.
Past three meetings…
Real Madrid 3 (Asensio, Ramos, Carvajal) Sevilla 2 (Vazquez, Konoplyanka) AET, UEFA Super Cup, August 2016
Real Madrid 4 (Benzema, Bale, Ronaldo, Jese) Sevilla 0, La Liga, March 2016
Sevilla 3 (Immobile, Banega, Llorente) Real Madrid 2 (Ramos, Rodriguez), La Liga, November 2015
Form guide…
Real Madrid: WDDWWW
Sevilla: WLDWWW
Key information…
KICK-OFF: 20:15, Wednesday 4th January
TV: Not available by broadcast in the UK.
Odds…
Real Madrid to win: 8/15
Sevilla to win: 5/1
Draw: 16/5
(Odds provided by Betfair)
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