The match took place against a backdrop of mourning across Spanish football following the death of Tenerife striker
Madrid Dominance and Mbappe's Scoring Streak
On the pitch, Real Madrid asserted their authority early. Federico Valverde opened the scoring with a strike from outside the penalty area after a
The result extends Mbappe’s remarkable run, with the forward having now scored in seven consecutive appearances for the club. His tally for the campaign stands at 17 goals in 16 matches across all competitions. Valencia’s difficult evening was compounded in the final ten minutes when captain Jose Gaya was shown a red card for a late challenge on Mbappe. The defeat leaves Javier Aguirre’s side 19th in the table, one point from safety.
Mourinho Reflects on Team Progress
Following the match, Jose Mourinho praised the composure of his squad, noting that the team had remained balanced since their last defeat against Atletico Madrid on September 20. The manager emphasised that the current winning streak is a reflection of the team's stability rather than a cause for excessive celebration. “From my experience, this team smells good,” Mourinho told reporters, adding that he expects winning to be the standard at a club like Real Madrid.
The visitors were without winger Vinicius Junior, who was completing a four-match suspension. Despite his absence, Madrid have maintained their momentum, including a victory over Barcelona in the Camp Nou Clasico on October 25. Elsewhere in La Liga, Espanyol drew 0-0 with Deportivo La Coruna, Osasuna secured a late 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao, and Racing Santander recovered from a deficit to defeat Malaga 2-1.
