Real Madrid kept up their pursuit of a strong finish to the La Liga campaign as Vinicius Junior's first-half strike secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sevilla.

Sevilla avoided relegation despite a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid at home in La Liga on Sunday. Vinícius Júnior scored for Madrid, which had already sealed second place. Barcelona clinched its second-consecutive league title two rounds ago.

A goal from Vinícius gave Madrid the victory in a lifeless game at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, while Sevilla secured survival thanks to other results.

Real Madrid edged past Sevilla with a 1-0 win at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, thanks to an excellent first-half finish from Vinicius Junior. The hosts threatened inside the opening minutes, with Oso firing over before forcing a strong save from Thibaut Courtois after a dangerous Sevilla spell.