Mbappé and Bellingham Fire Madrid to 4–0 Masterclass Over Valencia
Dominant from the Start
Real Madrid delivered a statement of intent at the Santiago Bernabéu, sweeping aside Valencia 4–0 in a match that underlined their control at the top of LaLiga. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, Jude Bellingham added another to continue his incredible run, and Álvaro Carreras completed the rout late on as Madrid looked every bit like champions in waiting.
With the win, Carlo Ancelotti’s men moved seven points clear of second-placed Villarreal and extended their lead to eight over defending champions Barcelona. Even with a crucial Champions League trip to Liverpool looming, Los Blancos showed no signs of distraction — only purpose, precision, and power.
Mbappé Strikes Early
Madrid wasted no time asserting dominance. Kylian Mbappé tested Julen Agirrezabala within minutes, and Federico Valverde came close from the resulting corner. Valencia’s deep defensive shape was broken by constant waves of pressure, and it was only a matter of time before the breakthrough arrived.
The opener came in the 19th minute after a lengthy VAR review confirmed a handball inside the box. Mbappé stepped up with trademark calmness and sent Agirrezabala the wrong way, sparking roars across the Bernabéu.
Fourteen minutes later, the French superstar doubled his tally. Arda Güler, growing in confidence with every touch, whipped in a teasing cross that Mbappé met first time, steering the ball into the far corner. It was a goal that highlighted Madrid’s fluid attack — quick, sharp, and impossible to contain.
Bellingham Keeps His Streak Alive
Even with two goals to the good, Madrid refused to ease off. Vinícius Júnior had the chance to add a third from the spot after Thierry Correia tripped Álvaro Carreras, but Agirrezabala produced an excellent save.
The miss barely mattered. Moments later, Jude Bellingham picked up the ball on the edge of the area, shifted inside onto his right foot, and curled a stunning shot past the keeper. It was his third consecutive match with a goal — a testament to his consistency and rising influence in Madrid’s attack.
By halftime, the result was all but sealed. Valencia looked dazed, unable to handle the speed and technical precision of Ancelotti’s front line.
Madrid in Control
Ancelotti made changes at the break, introducing Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga to manage minutes ahead of the European fixture. The intensity dipped slightly, but the control remained absolute.
Valencia tried to respond, finding rare space through André Almeida, whose strike forced Thibaut Courtois into action. That was as close as the visitors came to a breakthrough. Madrid’s defense, anchored by Antonio Rüdiger, absorbed every counterattack with ease.
As time ticked down, Madrid once again showed their ruthless edge. In the 82nd minute, substitute Rodrygo’s effort was blocked, but Carreras followed up with a thunderous shot into the top corner — his first goal in LaLiga and a fitting finish to a dominant display.
