The curse Real Madrid has broken in Seville, almost 3 months later

Real Madrid took three valuable points from Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Not for the standings, but for what the victory meant emotionally. Ancelotti's team broke two bad streaks that they had been dragging for a long time.

With the 0-2 against Sevilla, the white team wins again by more than one goal difference. Something they hadn't achieved since last February 23, when they defeated Girona also 2-0 at Bernabéu.

Since then, Madrid had only managed narrow victories or draws. They lacked punch. They lacked decisiveness.

Finally, a clean sheet

Another relevant fact: Madrid kept their goal without conceding. They hadn't done it since April 23, when they won 0-1 in Getafe. Four games later, the defense has replied again.

Not a single goal conceded. News that the coaching staff had been waiting for weeks. The solidity at the back had been lost, and that caused doubts before the end of the season.

Ancelotti opted for a defensive line with young players and got it right again. Lunin was hardly tested, but when he had to intervene, he delivered. The defense, without errors.

Mbappé and Bellingham, protagonists

In attack, there were also positive news. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a sharp shot. It was his 29th goal in the league. He has 41 in total.

Jude Bellingham sealed the match with the second goal. A joy for the Englishman, who hadn't scored in five games.

Both players wanted to close the league with good feelings. They achieved it at Pizjuán.

In terms of standings, the result changes nothing. Real Madrid already has the second place secured. But breaking these streaks does have emotional value.

The team needed a night like this. With more ease up front. With security at the back. With their stars making the difference.

The season has been irregular. But in the final stretch, the team is starting to recover its identity. Now, the goal is to close with a victory in the last matchday and prepare for the next challenge: the Club World Cup with Xabi Alonso at the helm.

The triumph in Seville doesn't bring titles, but it does restore confidence.