Rabat – Real Madrid earned a hard-fought 2-0 win away to Valencia on Sunday night in La Liga’s 23rd round. The game at Mestalla was tense, with both sides struggling to break through in the first half, which ended goalless.
The breakthrough came in the 65th minute. Left-back Alvaro Carreras pushed forward and finished well to put Madrid ahead, ending Valencia’s resistance.
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The home side tried to respond, pushing for an equalizer, but Madrid stayed organized and waited for their chance to seal the result.
That moment arrived in stoppage time. Substitute Brahim Diaz, who had come on in the 76th minute, spotted Kylian Mbappe’s run and delivered a precise pass.
The French striker made no mistake, scoring in the 90+1 minute to secure the win. It was his 23rd goal of the La Liga season, keeping him at the top of the scoring charts. Brahim Diaz provided the decisive assist, and Mbappe once again showed his ability to deliver in crucial moments.
With this result, Real Madrid moved to 57 points, keeping close pressure on leaders Barcelona, who sit just one point ahead with 58. The win was crucial for Madrid’s title chase, as every point matters in the tight race at the top.
For Valencia, the defeat was another setback in a difficult season. They remain stuck on 23 points, sitting 17th in the table. That position leaves them dangerously close to the relegation zone, only one point clear of the drop. The team will need to find consistency quickly if they want to avoid falling into deeper trouble.
