CHENNAI: Sevilla will take a big step in challenging Real Madrid for the La Liga title this season if they can win their next two matches, starting with their clash against Atletico Madrid at their home Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday. Sevilla will then play against Barcelona on Tuesday before the winter break.
Real are the current leaders of the league with 42 points from 17 games. Sevilla, having played a game less, are second with 34 points and will look to do their bit to keep the title chase alive. Real are expected to win their next two games against Cadiz and Athletic Club.
Sevilla’s attacking midfielder Papu Gomez understands the importance of these games.
“It will be two crucial matches for us. We cannot lose any point in these two games if we want to challenge for the title. Real have been more consistent than the other teams but we are still chasing them. Not many points separate us and we are confident. We have been performing quite well this season and we are in line with the targets that the club has this season,” Gomez said during a virtual press conference with international media, of which TOI was a part.
Gomez said Sevilla need to keep their side of the bargain if they want to challenge Real.
“Barcelona are in transition and they are not enjoying their best period in football terms. Atletico have staved off the title challenge. But we are still there. We have to take it till the end and then anything can happen. It is always important for us to hang in there at the heels of the leaders,” Gomez said.
