Overview
- Kylian Mbappé scored his 12th and 13th league goals, opening with a VAR-awarded handball penalty after presenting the Golden Shoe to fans pre-match.
- Jude Bellingham made it 3–0 in the 44th minute moments after Vinicius Junior had a penalty saved by Julen Agirrezabala.
- Álvaro Carreras sealed the win with his first La Liga goal in the 82nd minute.
- The victory marked Real Madrid’s tenth win in eleven league matches under Xabi Alonso.
- Real eased the tempo after halftime with Liverpool up next, while Valencia remained mired in 18th place.