Overview
- Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring from the spot after a VAR check for César Tarrega’s handball and added a second from open play.
- Jude Bellingham struck just before halftime and Álvaro Carreras fired a late fourth for his first Real Madrid goal as Valencia’s winless run hit six to leave them 18th.
- Vinícius Júnior had a first-half penalty saved by Julen Agirrezabala after Mbappé declined the chance for a hat-trick.
- The victory leaves Madrid provisionally seven points clear at the top, with Barcelona able to cut the gap when they face Elche, and Liverpool next up for Madrid in the Champions League.
- Xabi Alonso said a team meeting closed the Vinícius matter and indicated managed rotation, while noting Mbappé remains the first-choice penalty taker.