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Depleted Real Madrid defeat Sevilla

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

First-half goals from James Rodríguez and Jesé earned Real Madrid CF a 2-1 win against Sevilla FC that takes them four points ahead of FC Barcelona, but at the cost of several injuries.

James Rodríguez opened the scoring, then went off injured
James Rodríguez opened the scoring, then went off injured ©AFP/Getty Images

• Real Madrid CF make light of Cristiano Ronaldo's suspension with 2-1 win against Sevilla FC.
• James Rodríguez heads in a Marcelo cross for 12-minute opener.
• Sergio Ramos and James both forced off with first-half injuries as is Sevilla keeper Beto.
• Jesé, on for James, opens account for Liga season past Beto's replacement Sergio Rico.
• Marcelo booked and will miss Saturday's derby with Club Atlético de Madrid.
• Vitolo's mazy dribble sets up Iago Aspas to pull one back with ten minutes left.
• Madrid hold on to go four points clear of FC Barcelona with Sevilla still fourth.

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