Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0 on Saturday to match Barcelona's points at the top of La Liga. Federico Valverde and Arda Guler scored in the first half before Kylian Mbappe added a third after the break, extending his goal streak to seven consecutive matches. The victory marked Real's eighth consecutive win across all competitions.
Real Madrid dominated at Mestalla despite operating without winger Vinicius Junior, who was completing a four-match suspension. Jose Mourinho's side controlled the match from start to finish, with Valencia captain Jose Gaya receiving a red card for a late challenge on Mbappe with 10 minutes remaining. Barcelona face Atletico Madrid on Sunday with a chance to regain sole leadership.
Mbappe has now scored 13 league goals this season and 17 across all competitions in 16 appearances. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on October 25 and continue to pressure the league leaders after their defeat to Atletico Madrid on September 20.
