Real Madrid draw level with Barcelona after Valencia win
Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh consecutive match as Real Madrid defeated 10-man Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla Stadium.
Real Madrid moved provisionally level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona after defeating Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla Stadium on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. The victory marks the eighth consecutive win for Jose Mourinho’s side across all competitions.
Federico Valverde and Arda Guler scored in the first half to give Madrid the lead, while Kylian Mbappe added a third goal in the second half. Mbappe has now scored in seven successive matches for the club.
The match included a pause in the ninth minute for players and fans to honour Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died on Tuesday. Real Madrid played without winger Vinicius Junior, who completed a four-match suspension during this fixture.
Valencia's Guido Rodriguez had a goal ruled out for offside before Madrid took control of the game. After Valverde scored from outside the area, Guler doubled the advantage following a deflected cross from Jude Bellingham.
Mbappe secured his 13th league goal of the campaign by converting a pass from Guler in the second half. Valencia's Jose Gaya was sent off with approximately 10 minutes remaining for a foul on Mbappe.
Reigning champions Barcelona are scheduled to play third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In other action, Espanyol drew 0-0 with Deportivo A Coruna, Osasuna drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao, and Racing Santander defeated Malaga 2-1.