Real Madrid Grind Past Valencia To Tighten La Liga Race

Mestalla felt tense throughout as Real Madrid relied on effort over style, with Carreras and Mbappé securing a 2–0 win.

Madrid arrived short on creativity. Vinicius Junior watched from the stands. Jude Bellingham stayed sidelined. The tempo suffered. Chances came in flashes rather than waves. Arda Guler forced a deflection wide. 

Mbappé troubled Giorgi Mamardashvili with raw power rather than accuracy. Valencia refused to fade. They battled for every loose ball in a tight, tense contest.

Carreras Breaks The Deadlock

The breakthrough came from nowhere. Carreras drifted inside, ignored the safer option, and bent a right-footed effort inside the near post. Relief showed instantly. Valencia pushed back. Lucas Beltran clipped the woodwork. The stadium held its breath.

Trent Alexander-Arnold returned late from injury as Madrid focused on control. In stoppage time, Brahim Díaz played Mbappé in behind, sealing the night.

The table shifts again. The La Liga title race stays tight. Madrid march on, knowing nights like Real Madrid vs Valencia often decide championships.