Real Madrid kept a clean sheet at Valencia’s Mestalla for the first time in 13 years after securing a gritty 2–0 victory, delivering exactly what was required in a tense La Liga title race, Softfootball reports.
Carreras broke the deadlock in the 65th minute with a brilliant run and composed finish before Kylian Mbappé sealed the win in stoppage time, scoring his sixth goal in six club games at 90+1’.
Los Blancos celebrated the vital three points on their official X handle as the result stretched their winning streak to seven league matches and cut Barcelona’s lead at the top to just one point.
Real Madrid posted:
¡Victoria en Mestalla!
Interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa’s side showed patience under early pressure, with Courtois solid in goal and Tchouaméni, Camavinga, and Valverde controlling midfield.
Mbappé’s numbers continue to stun, with 42 goals and seven assists in all competitions this season, surpassing the combined tally of Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Yamal. Meanwhile, Premier League drama continues as Arne Slot criticised refereeing decisions following Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City.
In other news, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a ruthless statement by thrashing arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille 5–0 in Sunday’s Le Classique to reclaim top spot in Ligue 1.
