Primera Liga: Sevilla vs Real Madrid preview

Primera Liga: Sevilla vs Real Madrid preview
Cristiano Ronaldo and his team mates are frustrated and angry after Sunday's El Clasico as they were defeated by arch rivals Barcelona 4-3. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has called for his players to produce "an immediate reaction" when they travel to Sevilla on Wednesday. Real Madrid are now level on points with Atletico but it is the Rojiblancos who top the table because of their superior head-to-head record, while Barca are now just one point behind. Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos both publicly criticized the officiating of referee Alberto Undiano, who awarded three penalties, two for Barca. "We have to forget this match and think about Wednesday, which could be a key game in the season," Ancelotti said. "We have to be happy with the way we played against Barcelona ... luck was not on our side but the team proved to be fit and we have the drive and ability to put this match quickly behind us. La Liga is wide open and we are going to keep fighting. There are nine matches left and, as I have said, it will be a very intense race for everyone." The reverse fixture with Sevilla back in October was a goal festival, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick and Gareth Bale bagged a brace in Madrid's 7-3 demolition job at Santiago Bernabeu. Sergio Ramos will be suspended for the match while Jese Rodriguez (knee) is sidelined for the remainder of the season. Sevilla are in full confidence after knocking rivals Betis out of the Europa League and winning 2-1 at Osasuna last Sunday. Unai Emery's men have five consecutive league wins, mostly thanks to French forward Kevin Gameiro who bagged four goals in the process. Here are the odds for the match at Bet365: Sevilla win - 17/4 Draw - 7/2 Real Madrid win - 8/15
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