By Press Association Sport Staff
Published: 18:26 GMT, 18 January 2019 | Updated: 18:54 GMT, 18 January 2019
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Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has called on his players to show 'passion and motivation' to beat Sevilla and leapfrog their LaLiga rivals.
A 3-0 defeat at Sevilla in September under former boss Julen Lopetegui was one of a number of poor results which leave Madrid fourth in the standings and 10 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.
Sevilla sit ahead of Solari's side, albeit on the same number of points, and the Argentinian wants to see plenty of application from his players to exact revenge at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
January signing Brahim Diaz keeps his eye on the ball as he pushes for a first-team spot
Real Madrid are currently fourth in La Liga and 10 points behind leaders Barcelona
'The passion and motivation is undeniable and non-negotiable in the players,' he said at his pre-match press conference.
'We'll show that passion and motivation against Sevilla as we look to fulfil our objective, which is to continue making up ground on the teams above us.
'Winning would mean reducing the points difference and winning again after last weekend's victory.
'In order
