Head Coach, Jose Mourinho, guided Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory over struggling Valencia in the La Liga match on Saturday 7 November, 2026 at Estádio de Mestalla in Valencia.
The triumph means the Los Blancos have now climbed level on points with League toppers, Barcelona.
Following the outcome, Real Madrid have now recorded four League victories back-to-back and are only behind Hansi Flick’s Catalans on goal difference. But, the reigning Kings of Spain can restore their three-point lead on Sunday night if they emerge winner at Atletico Madrid.
Uruguayan central midfielder, Federico Valverde, opened the scoring for Madrid in the 28th minute, and, in the 36th minute, Turkey winger, Arda Güler, doubled the lead.
Güler volleyed in from six (6) yards after English midfielder, Jude Bellingham’s effort was deflected into his way.
Real Madrid were in charge of the showdown through to even the second half; and, thirty (30) minutes after the break, victory became certain when Kylian Mbappe netted the third for the visitors. The France international converted Güler’s assist to seal the victory for the Spanish giants.
The battle migrated from bad to worse for Valencia when Jose Gaya, Captain of The Bats, was shown a straight red card and sent off for a foul on Mbappe after the Frenchman was clear on goal.
With this outcome, Real Madrid are second in the La Liga 2026/27 standings with thirty (30) points, same points as toppers Barcelona, who have one (1) game unplayed, while, Valencia are 19th with nine (9) points.
Barcelona will be looking to reclaim their three-point lead when they clash with Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the top flight match on Sunday 8 November, 2026 at Metropolitano at 21:00 (WAT).
Results
| La Liga 2026/27 – Saturday 7 November, 2026 |
| Malaga 1-2 Racing Santander |
| Espanyol 0-0 Deportivo A Coruna |
| Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Club |
| Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid |
