Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona
Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0, moving level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Goals from Valverde, Guler, and Mbappe secured the win for Jose Mourinho's side.
Why it matters
The victory intensifies the competitive race for the La Liga title, keeping Real Madrid in close pursuit of Barcelona.
Valverde and Guler’s first-half goals put Madrid in the driving seat, and Mbappe added a third in the second half.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores his team's third goal [Jose Jordan/AFP] By AFP Published On 7 Nov 2026 7 Nov 2026 Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh match running as Real Madrid pulled provisionally level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona after a 3-0 win at 10-man Valencia.
Reigning champions Barca visit Atletico Madrid , third, on Sunday, aiming to move back clear of the chasing pack.
Jose Mourinho’s Madrid largely dominated at Mestalla Stadium on Saturday, securing an eighth win in a row across all competitions.
Federico Valverde and Arda Guler’s first-half goals put Madrid in the driving seat, and Mbappe added a third in the second half.
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