2025-11-01
Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance, securing their most agreeable victory of the LaLiga season with a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Valencia. kylian Mbappé netted a brace, with additional goals from Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras, extending Real Madrid’s lead and intensifying the pressure on Barcelona, who now trail by eight points heading into their match against Elche.
Under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso,the squad efficiently dispatched the eleventh-day fixture in the first half,setting a strong tone before their upcoming Champions League clash against Liverpool.
Mbappé, fresh off receiving the Golden Boot, continued his scoring streak, extending it to eight consecutive matches. He opened his account from the penalty spot in the 19th minute and doubled his tally in the 31st minute,converting a brilliant assist from Arda Güler – his sixth of the season.
Following a missed penalty by Vinícius Jr., who started the match and was substituted after the recent El Clásico, Jude Bellingham added to the scoreline just before halftime, making it 3-0.
The second half saw a slight dip in intensity, though Thibaut courtois was called into action to deny Almeida’s lone shot on target. The rout was completed in the 82nd minute by the left-footed Alvaro Carreras, who unleashed a stunning strike into the top corner for his first goal in a Real Madrid jersey.
Adding to Real Madrid’s positive news was the highly anticipated return of Endrick. The young Brazilian forward made his official debut under Xavi, coming on as a substitute for Mbappé in the 79th minute.
Endrick had been sidelined since May 18th due to an injury that caused him to miss the Club World Cup and the initial stages of LaLiga.After nearly six months, the promising attacker finally saw his first minutes on the field, proudly wearing the number ‘9’ shirt.
The focus now shifts for the Merengues as they prepare for their crucial Champions League encounter against Liverpool at Anfield next Tuesday, part of the fourth round of the competition.
Real Madrid currently sits fifth in the Champions League standings with nine points, while their English counterparts are tenth with six.kylian Mbappé, who leads laliga with 13 goals, is also among the top scorers in the champions League with five goals.
