Overview
- Real Madrid routed Valencia 4-0 at the Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice as Xabi Alonso praised the team’s maturity and focus.
- LaLiga confirmed Madrid will play six straight away matches across league and Europe, starting at Liverpool on November 4 before trips to Rayo, Elche, Olympiacos, Girona and Athletic.
- River Plate lost 1-0 to Gimnasia at the Monumental, their fourth straight home defeat, with Nelson Insfrán saving Miguel Borja’s stoppage‑time penalty and the result tightening the race for Libertadores spots.
- Borja responded to heavy criticism with a social‑media message saying he will overcome the difficult moment, as River also monitor Facundo Colidio’s muscle injury ahead of Boca.
- Boca Juniors beat Estudiantes 2-1 in La Plata thanks to a late Miguel Merentiel penalty, while Barcelona eased past Elche 3-1 as Hansi Flick welcomed the win but noted ongoing injury and defensive issues.