Soccer-Modric stunner helps Real Madrid extend lead at the top

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Sevilla - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - February 25, 2024 Sevilla's Sergio Ramos in action with Real Madrid's Alvaro Rodriguez REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

MADRID (Reuters) -Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric came off the bench to net a stunning strike from the edge of the box late in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win over Sevilla on Sunday and stretch their lead at the top of LaLiga to eight points.

It takes Real to 65 points ahead of Barcelona, in second after they beat Getafe 4-0 on Saturday, and nine in front of third-placed Girona before they host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.