Real Madrid showcased their exceptional form by defeating Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla, marking their eighth consecutive win in both LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.
Federico Valverde and Arda Guler netted goals in the first half, while Kylian Mbappe added another in the second half, as reported by the club.
Match Highlights and Key Moments
The match began with Real Madrid taking the initiative, although Valencia had the first significant chance when Mayol attempted a long-range shot in the 19th minute. Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, made a spectacular diving save to thwart the attempt.
Real Madrid opened the scoring around the 30-minute mark. A free-kick from Mbappe deflected off the wall, allowing Valverde to capitalize on the rebound and score from the edge of the box, making it 1-0.
In the 36th minute, the visitors doubled their lead through a well-executed attack. Jude Bellingham reached the byline and delivered a pull-back for Arda Guler, who finished with a precise right-footed shot. Guler nearly scored again just before halftime, but Valencia’s goalkeeper, Dimitrievski, made a fantastic save to deny him in the 43rd minute. Guler had another chance in the 54th minute, but Dimitrievski was again up to the task, stopping him in a one-on-one situation. Mbappe also missed a couple of opportunities shortly after the break, with the Valencia keeper making consecutive saves in the 56th and 58th minutes.
Mbappe Completes the Scoring
Real Madrid continued to dominate, and Bellingham nearly increased the lead in the 65th minute after skillfully maneuvering past three defenders, but Dimitrievski was able to block his shot.
In the 75th minute, Mbappe finally scored, thanks to a brilliant assist from Arda Guler, who controlled the ball expertly before setting up the French star. Mbappe found the back of the net, marking his seventh consecutive match with a goal. Valencia’s situation worsened in the 79th minute when Gaya received a red card for a foul on Mbappe as he was breaking away. Real Madrid maintained their control until the final whistle, celebrating their eighth straight victory in both domestic and European competitions as they head into the international break.