Real Madrid close on Barcelona after Mbappé's winner at Mestalla
At the Estádio Mestalla in Valencia on Saturday, Real Madrid opened the scoring after 28 minutes when Federico Valverde struck following a blocked free kick from Kylian Mbappé.
Eight minutes later, Jude Bellingham delivered a cross that Arda Guler volleyed into the net to make it 2‑0.
In the second half, Mbappé received a pass from Guler, bypassed goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski and scored at the 30‑minute mark to complete the 3‑0 win.
Valencia were reduced to ten men in the 34th minute when Gaya was sent off for a reckless foul on Mbappé.
The victory was Real Madrid's eighth consecutive win overall and fifth successive LaLiga triumph.
José Mourinho started Denzel Dumfries and Trent Alexander‑Arnold on the bench, preferring Valverde at right‑back.
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Valencia's line‑up featured Arnaut Danjuma, while centre‑back Justin de Haas left the dressing room at half‑time.
Points race tightens
Com a vitória, Real Madrid lifted its tally to 30 points, level with league leaders Barcelona, who also sit on 30 points.
Barcelona will travel to face Atlético de Madrid on Sunday.
Los Che remain in the penultimate spot with nine points, ahead of only Málaga.
REAL will host Celta Vigo on 21 November 2026 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
VALENCIA's Copa del Rey tie against Tavernes is scheduled for 10 November 2026.
The match kicked off at 17:00 Brasília time.