Valencia arrived at Mestalla expecting to test a Real Madrid side still searching for rhythm, and the hosts left with a 3-0 defeat that exposed how far apart the two teams currently are. Goals from Federico Valverde, Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé gave Madrid their eighth straight win overall and fifth LaLiga victory, a result that lifted them level on 30 points with league leaders Barcelona, Fanatik reported.
The match was effectively decided inside the first half. Valverde opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a low strike from roughly 20 meters after Mbappé’s free kick failed, and Güler doubled the lead eight minutes later with a volley after Jude Bellingham’s cross deflected off a Valencia defender, according to Goal.com. Mbappé sealed it in the 75th minute, and Güler was again the creator, winning a duel and slipping a through ball that left the Frenchman one-on-one with goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.
How Real Madrid Took the Game Away Before Half-Time
Madrid controlled the opening 30 minutes at Mestalla without needing to force the issue. Valverde’s opener came from a rebound situation after Mbappé’s unsuccessful free kick, and the second goal arrived when Bellingham’s left-sided cross struck a Valencia player’s leg and fell to Güler at the edge of the area, Goal.com detailed. Valencia’s lineup, which started Arnaut Danjuma and saw center-back Justin de Haas left in the dressing room at half-time, offered little resistance in front of goal.
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The hosts’ night worsened in the 79th minute when José Gayá was sent off, Hürriyet reported, leaving Valencia to finish with ten men against an opponent already three goals up.
Arda Güler’s Six-Match Surge Continues
Güler was the standout performer, playing 84 minutes and finishing with one goal and one assist, Hürriyet reported. His goal in the 36th minute came from a composed volley inside the box, Haberler noted, and his assist for Mbappé’s third goal showed the vision that has defined his recent run. Over his last six matches for Real Madrid, the Turkish international has contributed directly to six goals — three scored and three assisted, Haberler reported.
Where Both Clubs Stand After Mestalla
The result moved Real Madrid to 30 points, level with Barcelona and ahead of Atlético Madrid, with Barcelona still to visit Atlético on Sunday, Goal.com reported. Valencia, by contrast, stayed 19th in the table on 9 points, sitting only above Málaga — a position that underlines the gap between the two sides at the bottom and top of LaLiga.
What Comes Next for Both Clubs
After the international break, Real Madrid host Celta Vigo at home, while Valencia travel to face Rayo Vallecano, Hürriyet reported.
Scorers and Match Highlights Revealed
Who scored for Real Madrid against Valencia?
Federico Valverde scored in the 28th minute, Arda Güler in the 36th, and Kylian Mbappé in the 75th, according to Hürriyet.
How many points do Real Madrid and Valencia have now?
Real Madrid moved to 30 points, level with Barcelona, while Valencia remained on 9 points in 19th place, Goal.com and Hürriyet reported.
What is Arda Güler’s recent record for Real Madrid?
Across his last six matches he has scored three goals and made three assists, Haberler reported.