Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona
Valverde, Guler and Mbappe scored in a dominant win for Jose Mourinho's side, their eighth in a row in all competitions.
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at the Mestalla to move level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Jose Mourinho's side largely dominated and secured an eighth win in a row in all competitions. Federico Valverde put them ahead with a shot from outside the area after Kylian Mbappe's free-kick was blocked and fell to him, and Arda Guler doubled the lead soon after when Jude Bellingham's cross was deflected into his path. Mbappe added a third in the second half.
Thibaut Courtois made a smart save to deny Aaron Mayol in the first half, and Valencia had a goal by Guido Rodriguez disallowed for offside. Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski saved well from Mbappe as he ran through.
Madrid were without Vinicius Junior, who was serving the last game of a four-match ban, and have thrived in his absence. They beat Barcelona in the Clasico at the Camp Nou on October 25.
The champions Barcelona visit third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday, aiming to move clear again.
SOURCE: The Daily Star
