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Real Madrid are in the unfamiliar position of closing the gap at the top of the La Liga table as the fourth-placed Blancos host Sevilla on Sunday at the Bernabeu.
Jose Mourinho's side have suffered two defeats in their first eight games of the season, leaving them six points behind leaders Barcelona and one back of Real Betis in third just above. Today's opponent Sevilla are just four points behind them in fifth, breathing down their necks.
Kylian Mbappe will own the Real Madrid attack for the foreseeable future, as Vinicius Jr. was suspended four matches for his red card last time out against Villarreal, meaning he will miss this game plus three others in league play, including El Clasico next weekend.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Real Madrid vs. Sevilla live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S. in English:
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN Select
This game will be broadcast on network television in English on ABC in the United States.
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Streaming can be found on the ESPN Select app in both English and Spanish, where every La Liga match of the 2026/27 season can be viewed live.
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Real Madrid vs. Sevilla start time
This La Liga clash takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, October 18 at 9 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Oct. 18 | 3 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Oct. 18 | 2 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Oct. 18 | 1 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Oct. 18 | 12 p.m. |
La Liga schedule this week
All times below ET
Friday, October 16
- Deportivo A Coruna vs. Levante (3 p.m.)
Saturday, October 17
- Espanyol vs. Atletico Madrid (8 a.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Elche (10:15 a.m.)
- Real Betis vs. Barcelona (12:30 p.m.)
- Valencia vs. Athletic Club (3 p.m.)
Sunday, October 18
- Osasuna vs. Racing Santander (8 a.m.)
- Celta Vigo vs. Alaves (10:15 a.m.)
- Malaga vs. Real Sociedad (12:30 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Sevilla (3 p.m.)
Monday, October 19
- Getafe vs. Rayo Vallecano (3 p.m.)
