Real Madrid dominate Valencia as Sadiq struggles to influence

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq featured in action on Saturday night as Valencia endured a heavy loss at home to Real Madrid in La Liga. The visitors took control early and opened the scoring in the 28th minute through a swift build‑up.

It was Sadiq’s fifth appearance of the season for Valencia, having already netted two goals, and he completed a 59‑minute spell before being replaced by Dani Gómez.

Captain Federico Valverde struck first, converting a low 20‑yard finish after a Kylian Mbappé free‑kick rebounded off the wall. José Mourinho’s side then doubled the lead eight minutes later.

Jude Bellingham’s cut‑back deflected to Arda Güler, who volleyed home from six yards. Güler later supplied a precise pass to Mbappé, who rounded the keeper to claim his 13th league goal, sealing the 3‑0 win for Los Blancos.

The visitors kept total control after the restart and secured the victory with fifteen minutes remaining.