Real Madrid keep pace with Barcelona as LaLiga title battle tightens.

A dominant win over Valencia lifts Los Blancos to level on points with their arch-rivals ahead of a crucial weekend in the title race.

Real Madrid continued their impressive run with a convincing 3-0 win over Valencia, moving level with Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga table. Although Barcelona remain leaders thanks to a superior goal difference and a game in hand, Madrid’s latest success has intensified the battle for the Spanish title.

The win marked Real Madrid’s eighth consecutive triumph across all competitions, highlighting the confidence and consistency that José Mourinho’s side has shown in recent weeks. Their strong form has kept them firmly in contention and heightened the significance of Barcelona’s upcoming clash with Atletico Madrid, who also remain in the hunt for the league crown.

Playing away at Mestalla, Real Madrid quickly took control and dictated the tempo. Their dominance was rewarded in the 28th minute when Federico Valverde broke the deadlock. After the Valencia defence partially cleared a Kylian Mbappé free-kick, the Uruguayan midfielder reacted fastest and fired a powerful effort from outside the area into the corner of the net.

Madrid maintained their attacking threat and doubled their advantage before half-time. Jude Bellingham delivered an accurate cross into the box, and Arda Guler timed his run perfectly to finish with confidence from close range. The goal capped an impressive first-half display from the visitors, who looked comfortable on the ball and dangerous whenever they pushed forward.

Valencia tried to disrupt Madrid’s rhythm with aggressive defending, but the visitors stayed composed and continued to create chances. Their patience eventually paid off with a third goal midway through the second half. Guler, already on the scoresheet, turned provider with a clever pass that found Mbappé in the penalty area. The French striker calmly rounded the goalkeeper before rolling the ball into an empty net.

The hosts’ frustration grew shortly after, when captain José Gayà was shown a red card for bringing down Mbappé during a promising attack. Reduced to ten men, Valencia had little chance of mounting a comeback as Madrid comfortably saw out the rest of the match.

The defeat leaves Valencia struggling near the bottom of the table following a disappointing start to the campaign. By contrast, Real Madrid head into the international break with confidence and momentum. With Barcelona and Atletico Madrid set to meet in a pivotal encounter, the latest round of fixtures could shape this season’s fiercely contested LaLiga title race.