SEVILLA (Interstat) — Real Madrid opened its La Liga season with a 1-0 victory over Sevilla on Sunday at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Vinícius Júnior scored the lone goal in the 15th minute, finishing from close range after a swift attacking move.

The win improved Real Madrid’s record to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Sevilla fell to 0-1 in both.

Four yellow cards were issued: Nemanja Gudelj in the 48th minute, Alexis Sánchez in the 80th, Juanlu in the 84th and Lucien Agoume in second-half stoppage time.

Real Madrid’s defense held firm throughout, denying Sevilla any clear chances and preserving the clean sheet. The victory gave the visitors a strong start in their campaign, while Sevilla must regroup after a tough home loss. Both sides now prepare for their next matches in the Spanish top flight.