Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla in Matchday 12 of LaLiga 2026-27, with goals from Fede Valverde, Arda Güler, and Kylian Mbappé. The team managed by José Mourinho secured its eighth consecutive victory, reaching 30 points to keep the pressure on Barcelona in the race for the league title.
ALL GOALS: Valencia vs Real Madrid | LaLiga
ALL GOALS: Valencia vs Real Madrid | LaLiga
VALVERDE AND GÜLER PUT REAL MADRID IN CONTROL
After an early warning from Valencia in the 19th minute, when Thibaut Courtois denied Mayol a goal, Fede Valverde opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a powerful shot across goal. The Uruguayan midfielder capitalized on the rebound after Kylian Mbappé's free kick was blocked by the wall.
At the 36th minute, Jude Bellingham set up Arda Güler, who fired a first-time volley to make it 2-0 for Real Madrid. The Turkish midfielder threatened again before halftime.
MBAPPÉ SEALS THE WIN AS GAYÀ IS SENT OFF
The French forward put the game beyond reach in the 75th minute after receiving a pass from Arda Güler, dribbling past goalkeeper Dimitrievski, and slotting home to make it 3-0 for Real Madrid.
The night ended on another sour note for Valencia as José Gayà was shown a red card for bringing down Mbappé during a counterattack.
Real Madrid moved up to 30 points, while Javier Aguirre's Valencia remained on nine points, sitting in 19th place, second from bottom in the LaLiga standings.
REAL MADRID BEAT VALENCIA TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON AT THE TOP
- EIGHT STRAIGHT WINS: Real Madrid reached 30 points after securing a 3-0 victory at Mestalla.
- VALVERDE AND GÜLER LEAD THE WAY: Fede opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Arda doubled the lead in the 36th, assisted by Bellingham.
- MBAPPÉ SEALS THE WIN AS GAYÀ IS SENT OFF: Kylian made it 3-0 in the 75th minute after an assist from Güler. José Gayà was later shown a red card for bringing down the French forward.



































