Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho was missing in action as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-2 in Sunday’s La Liga game.
Iheanacho has made nine appearances but is yet to register a goal this ongoing season.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side hit the front with 10 minutes on the clock when Mbappe was picked out by Rodrygo, before rifling a fierce effort beyond Alvaro Fernandez.
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Rodrygo then got his name on the scoresheet with a fine finish, but Sevilla pulled a goal back just a minute later through Isaac Romero’s header.
But Madrid restored their three-goal advantage eight minutes after the restart when Diaz gathered Mbappe’s clever pick out before finishing into the far left corner.
Sevilla halved the deficit with five minutes remaining as Dodi Lukebakio collected Peque Fernandez’s searching pass before finishing at Thibaut Courtois’ near post.
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