Luka Modric rolled back the years with a sublime late winner against Sevilla as Real Madrid moved eight points clear at the top of La Liga.

With England midfielder Jude Bellingham absent for Real for a third consecutive game, the contest looked to be heading towards a goalless draw.

However, Croatia midfielder Modric, 38, curled in seven minutes after his introduction as a substitute.

Lucas Vazquez had earlier had a goal disallowed for the hosts.

The Real full-back's effort was chalked off after a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review concluded that home defender Nacho had fouled forward Youssef En-Nesyri in the build-up.

Federico Valverde also went close for Carlo Ancelotti's side, hitting the post early in the second half, although in the main a Sevilla defence that was well marshalled by former Real great Sergio Ramos, stood firm.

Second-placed Barcelona are on 57 points, with Girona a point further back in third, who play their game in hand on the top two against Rayo Vallecano on Monday (20:00 GMT).

Source BBC

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