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Real Madrid Beat Valencia 3-0 to Draw Level at Top of La Liga
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla, with Valverde, Guler and Mbappe scoring, to move level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga and extend their winning run to eight matches.
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Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla, with Valverde, Guler and Mbappe scoring, to move level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga and extend their winning run to eight matches.
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Real Madrid moved level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga after a 3-0 win at Valencia on Saturday night, with Federico Valverde, Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe all on target at Mestalla.
By StoryTimesNow Sports Desk — 08 November 2026, 5:10 AM IST
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday, 7 November 2026. (Illustration: StoryTimesNow)
Key Takeaways
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with first-half goals from Federico Valverde and Arda Guler and a second-half strike from Kylian Mbappe.
Madrid move level with leaders Barcelona on 30 points, having played one game more; Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Valencia stay second-bottom on nine points and finished the match with ten men after captain Jose Gaya was sent off in the 79th minute.
It was Madrid's eighth consecutive win in all competitions, and Mbappe scored for the seventh match in a row.
Introduction
Real Madrid needed just 36 minutes to take control at Mestalla. Federico Valverde broke the deadlock with a fierce half-volley, Arda Guler doubled the lead eight minutes later, and Kylian Mbappe added a third after the break as Jose Mourinho's side cruised to a 3-0 win over Valencia on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
The victory, Madrid's eighth in a row in all competitions, took them level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The champions remain ahead on goal difference and play Atletico Madrid on Sunday, but Madrid have kept the pressure on after also winning 3-2 at AEK Athens in the Champions League in midweek.
What Happened?
Valverde opened the scoring in the 28th minute, meeting the ball on the edge of the penalty area and driving a low half-volley past Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. It was another long-range strike from the captain.
Guler made it 2-0 in the 36th minute, volleying home from close range after Jude Bellingham's cross was deflected into his path.
Mbappe sealed the win in the 75th minute, rounding the advancing Dimitrievski after Guler's pass inside the defence and tapping into an empty net for his 13th league goal of the season — his seventh consecutive scoring match.
Valencia captain Jose Gaya was sent off in the 79th minute for a reckless tackle on Mbappe, leaving the hosts to finish with ten men. Play had been paused in the ninth minute to honour Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died earlier in the week.
Why Does This Matter?
For Real Madrid, the result is about the title race. They entered matchday 12 in third, and the win keeps them level with Barcelona at the summit, so any slip by the champions against third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday will be punished.
For Valencia, the defeat deepens a relegation fight. They remain second-bottom with nine points from 12 matches, and losing their captain to suspension for the next match only makes the task harder.
Important Details
Goalscorers, Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid, Saturday 7 November 2026:
Minute
Scorer
Team
28
Federico Valverde
Real Madrid
36
Arda Guler (assist: Jude Bellingham)
Real Madrid
75
Kylian Mbappe (assist: Arda Guler)
Real Madrid
Match facts: Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia; kick-off 9:00 pm Spanish time; LaLiga Matchday 12; half-time 0-2. Real Madrid have 30 points from 12 matches, level with Barcelona, who have played one game fewer; Valencia have nine points and sit 19th.
Background and Context
Madrid arrived at Mestalla in strong form, having beaten Racing Santander 3-0 in La Liga on 1 November and AEK Athens 3-2 in the Champions League on 4 November. The win extended their winning run to eight matches in all competitions, with Mbappe now on 13 league goals for the season.
Barcelona, the defending champions under Hansi Flick, lead the table on goal difference and visit Atletico Madrid, third on 28 points, on Sunday. A Barcelona win would restore their three-point cushion; anything less leaves Madrid level or ahead going into the break.
Valencia's season has been difficult from the start. Second-bottom after 12 matches on nine points, they sit in the relegation zone, and Saturday's defeat will do little to lift the mood at Mestalla.
What Happens Next?
La Liga now pauses for the November international break. Barcelona's trip to Atletico Madrid on Sunday is the last big fixture before the pause, and its result decides whether Madrid go into the break level on points or three behind.
When the league resumes, Madrid will look to extend their winning run, while Valencia must start picking up points without their suspended captain.
What Readers Should Know
Real Madrid have 30 points from 12 matches, level with Barcelona on points but behind on goal difference, with Barcelona having a game in hand. Valencia stay 19th on nine points. The official La Liga standings will update after Barcelona's match against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
FAQs
What was the final score between Valencia and Real Madrid?
Real Madrid won 3-0 at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Federico Valverde scored in the 28th minute, Arda Guler in the 36th, and Kylian Mbappe in the 75th.
How many points do Real Madrid have now?
Thirty points from 12 matches, level with leaders Barcelona, who have played one game fewer and stay ahead on goal difference. Barcelona play Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Who was sent off in the match?
Valencia captain Jose Gaya was sent off in the 79th minute for a reckless tackle on Kylian Mbappe, leaving Valencia to finish the game with ten men.
Sources and Verification
Scorers, goal minutes, the red card and the standings are from match reports published on 7 November 2026, cross-checked across Al Jazeera, beIN SPORTS, FotMob and Stadiro.
Al Jazeera — Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona (7 November 2026)
beIN SPORTS — Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid: Mourinho's men keep pressure on Barcelona and Atletico (7 November 2026)
FotMob — Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid: Mourinho's men keep pressure on Barcelona and Atletico (7 November 2026)
Stadiro — Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid: lineups, LaLiga 7 Nov (7 November 2026)
Goal minutes are cross-checked across the Al Jazeera, beIN SPORTS, FotMob and Stadiro reports of 7 November 2026, which agree on Valverde 28, Guler 36 and Mbappe 75; one French wire report lists Mbappe at 76. Points totals are as reported after the match, before Barcelona's game on Sunday.
