Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Sunday evening knowing that anything less than victory could allow Barcelona to further strengthen their grip at the top of the table.Jose Mourinho’s side welcome Sevilla to the Santiago Bernabeu after a dramatic Champions League comeback in Rome, while the visitors arrive in the capital enjoying one of their more encouraging starts to a league campaign in recent years.Verdict: Both teams to scoreBest odds: 17/20Bookmaker: 22betReal MadridReal Madrid head into the weekend full of confidence after producing one of the comebacks of the European week.Los Blancos looked destined for defeat against Roma after falling 3-1 behind, but Mourinho’s men responded with three unanswered goals to secure a remarkable 4-3 victory and make it two wins from two in the Champions League league phase.That result followed a hard-fought 1-0 success over Villarreal in La Liga, meaning Madrid have bounced back strongly after their derby defeat to Atletico Madrid before the international break.Despite those victories, they remain six points adrift of Barcelona, making every league fixture increasingly significant ahead of next weekend’s highly anticipated Clasico.Team NewsThe hosts will be forced to cope without Vinicius Junior, who begins a four-match domestic suspension after his dismissal against Villarreal. Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy and Raul Asencio are also unavailable through injury.That could open the door for Yan Diomande to switch to the left side of the attack, while Arda Guler is expected to operate on the opposite flank. Dean Huijsen is also pushing for a return to the starting lineup in defence.Although Endrick and Carlos Espi both scored after coming off the bench in Rome, Mourinho is expected to retain faith with his established starters.SevillaSevilla have quietly made an encouraging start to the season and arrive at the Bernabeu sitting fifth in the table.Luis Garcia Plaza’s side have collected 14 points from their opening eight matches thanks to four wins, two draws and only two defeats. Considering they narrowly avoided relegation last season, the improvement has been substantial.The visitors have not played since a dramatic 3-3 draw against Levante, giving them a clear advantage in terms of preparation and recovery ahead of this fixture.However, history offers little encouragement. Sevilla have failed to beat Real Madrid in their last 15 meetings across all competitions, losing 13 of those encounters. Their struggles in the Spanish capital are even more striking, as they have not won a league match away to Madrid since 2008.Team NewsInjury issues also complicate matters. Marcao, Jon Guridi and Miguel Sierra are sidelined, while Isaac Romero is suspended following his red card against Levante.One bright spot has been the emergence of Robbie Ure, who scored his first goal for the club in that draw and is expected to continue leading the attack. Midfielder Youssouf Fofana has also been among Sevilla’s standout performers during the opening weeks of the campaign.Key Factors to ConsiderReal Madrid have responded to their derby defeat with consecutive victories.Los Blancos produced a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Roma in midweek.Sevilla are fifth in La Liga after a strong start to the season.The visitors have not beaten Real Madrid in any competition since 2018.Vinicius Junior is suspended for the hosts.Sevilla have not won a league match away to Real Madrid since 2008.ConclusionSevilla appear considerably stronger than they were last season and should be capable of causing problems for Madrid, particularly given their fresher legs and growing confidence.However, Real Madrid’s comeback against Roma underlined the quality and belief within Mourinho’s squad. Even without Vinicius Junior, Los Blancos possess enough attacking talent to break down most opponents.Sevilla are likely to remain competitive for long periods, however, and even score.Verdict: Both teams to scoreBest odds: 17/20Bookmaker: 22betThe post Prediction: Real Madrid vs Sevilla appeared first on SoccerNews.