Sevilla FC vs. Real Madrid: Full Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and Schedule

Real Madrid returns to La Liga action for the first time since an El Clasico loss to Barcelona on Saturday to clash with Sevilla. Los Blancos won all four meetings against the Sevillistas last season by a combined score of 10-2.

After taking a lead in the first minute of last weekend's match against Lionel Messi and co., Real Madrid watched L'equip blaugrana dominate the majority of the final 89 minutes en route to a 3-1 loss. They are now tied with their rivals atop the La Liga table.

Sevilla, in the mean time, sits a respectable fifth in the standings. They have won three of their past four matches, including a 1-0 triumph over San Roque in the Copa del Rey fourth round on Tuesday.

It will take an even bigger effort to earn a point against Real Madrid.

Where: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville, Spain

When: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. ET

Watch: GolTV and ESPN3

Betting Odds: Real Madrid -233, Sevilla +599, Draw +331

Player To Watch for Sevilla: F Manu

Manu is the Sevillistas' biggest offensive threat and will be leaned on heavily to generate offense against a much deeper Real Madrid side.

The 27-year-old joined the team prior to the season after an extended stay with Getafe. He has give goals in 15 games.

Player To Watch for Real Madrid: F Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo received a lot of heat for his poor performance against Barcelona. He missed a couple of chances he would normally bury.

He got back on the score sheet against Ponferradina on Tuesday and should look more like his usual dominant self vs. Sevilla.

Key Matchup: Sevilla GK Javi Varas vs. Real Madrid attack

Whenever there's a sizable underdog trying to keep pace with a more talented opponent, the goalkeeper is the most important player on the field. If Varas can have a world-class outing on Saturday, he'll give his team a chance to compete.

That's no easy task, however. Real Madrid has three players with at least eight goals on the season already, including Ronaldo with 17. The underrated Gonzalo Higuaín has 12.

As a team, Los Blancos are averaging a league-high 3.3 goals per game.

What They're Saying

Real Madrid forward Jose Callejon stressed the importance of being fully prepared for Saturday's clash after a middling performance against Ponferradina on Tuesday, based on a report from Stefan Coerts.

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"We're Real Madrid and we always intend to win. We all do our part and help out. We must continue to do this... We have to concentrate on our next league match. We've played one game less and look to win in Seville in order to be leaders."

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The biggest news surrounding Sevilla this week has been Martín Caceres' possible move. He's been linked to Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, according to Livio Caferoglu.

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It is understood that Antonio Conte's men are in pole position to land the 24-year-old, who recently affirmed that a second stint with the Old Lady is in his sights after his season-long loan from Barcelona during 2009-10 was marred by fitness issues.

However, PSG have now reportedly joined the race for Caceres, and it is believed that he forms part of the French giants' wishlist once the transfer window reopens for the winter, along with forwards Carlos Tevez and Salomon Kalou.

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Prediction: Real Madrid 2, Sevilla 0