Alexis Sánchez's Bernabéu Reunion: Sevilla Star Set for Tenth Visit to Madrid's Cathedral
The Chilean veteran returns to a familiar hunting ground as Sevilla face Real Madrid, with Alexis bringing rare experience of success at the Bernabéu.
Alexis Sánchez’s Bernabéu Reunion: Sevilla Star Set for Tenth Visit to Madrid’s Cathedral
The ‘Niño Maravilla’ prepares for another crack at the Bernabéu, this time in Sevilla colours, as he looks to recapture his best form following injury struggles.
Bernabéu Veteran
If there’s one Sevilla player who knows his way around the Santiago Bernabéu, it’s Alexis Sánchez. The Chilean international stands alongside Adnan Januzaj as the only current Sevilla squad members who’ve tasted victory at Real Madrid’s fortress – proper knowledge worth its weight in gold that.
The numbers tell their own story about Sánchez’s relationship with Los Blancos:
- Real Madrid are the third most frequent opponent in his career (behind only Milan and Chelsea)
- The Bernabéu is the third most visited stadium in his club career (9 times), trailing only the Giuseppe Meazza (12) and Rome’s Olimpico (11)
- During his Barcelona days, he played 13 Clásicos across all competitions
- His Bernabéu record with Barça: 3 wins, 2 draws, 2 defeats (including a goal and an assist)
From Blaugrana to Nerazzurri to Nervión
While most of Alexis’s Bernabéu experience came during his Barcelona stint, he also returned twice with Inter Milan in 2020 and 2021 – though both Champions League group stage visits ended in defeat.
Now, the day after celebrating his 37th birthday, Sánchez prepares for his tenth Bernabéu appearance overall, but his first representing Sevilla in what would be a milestone occasion in his storied career.
Finding His Feet Again
The timing of this reunion is particularly significant as Sánchez hunts for his best form. Since suffering an injury against Real Sociedad, the Chilean hasn’t quite rediscovered the impressive performances that marked the beginning of his season.
True to his character, he accelerated his recovery timeline to return against Espanyol, subsequently featuring against Betis, Extremadura, Valencia, Oviedo and Alavés. His dedication remains unquestionable – he even played in the Copa del Rey tie against Alavés just after becoming a father last Wednesday.
For Sevilla, having a player with Alexis’s Bernabéu experience could be crucial in their quest for what would be a surprising but thoroughly deserved result against the Spanish giants. The Chilean maestro will be hoping his tenth visit proves the charm.