Valencia vs Actual Madrid Highlights and Objectives
La Liga
8:00 PMFebruary 8, 2026
Common Season – 23
Estadio de Mestalla
Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas, Spain
Valencia
Actual Madrid
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0.44
Anticipated targets (xG)
1.00
Passing
279 (79%)
Correct passes
492 (89%)
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1
G
Stole Dimitrievski
14
D
José Luis Gayà (C)
D
José Copete
88′
24
D
Eray Cömert
4
D
Unai Núñez
7
M
Arnaut Danjuma
23
M
Filip Ugrinić
18
M
Pepelu
15
F
Lucas Beltrán
11
M
Luis Rioja
9
F
Hugo Duro
1
G
Thibaut Courtois
D
Álvaro Carreras
65′
69′ FoulD
Dean Huijsen
65′
17
D
Raúl Asencio
35
D
David Jiménez
6
M
Eduardo Camavinga
14
M
Aurélien Tchouaméni
8
M
Federico Valverde (C)
16
F
Gonzalo García
15
M
Arda Güler
F
Kylian Mbappé
90+1′
La Liga Standings – Primera División
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Actual Madrid prolonged their formidable profitable streak with a decisive 2-0 victory over Valencia, powered by second-half targets from Álvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappé on the Estadio de Mestalla.
Coming into the match, Actual Madrid boasted a formidable five-game profitable streak, sitting second in La Liga. Valencia, in the meantime, occupied a decrease mid-table place, trying to upset their high-flying guests at their daunting dwelling floor. The historic rivalry typically ensures a fierce contest.
The primary half noticed Actual Madrid dominate possession, controlling 60% of the ball. They launched a number of assaults, registering a number of pictures heading in the right direction.
Nevertheless, Valencia’s protection held agency, denying any clear breakthroughs. The house facet’s goalkeeper proved essential, making 4 important saves to maintain the rating stage.
Valencia, regardless of much less possession, defended resolutely and appeared to counter. Their restricted offensive efforts included 5 pictures off beam, however none troubled Actual Madrid’s purpose.
The half ended goalless, a testomony to Valencia’s disciplined defensive group and their goalkeeper’s robust efficiency.
Actual Madrid returned for the second half understanding they wanted to transform their dominance into targets. Valencia aimed to keep up their defensive form and maybe snatch a purpose on the counter-attack.
The breakthrough lastly arrived within the sixty fifth minute for Actual Madrid. Álvaro Carreras drilled dwelling the opening purpose after a exact help from Dean Huijsen. The younger defender’s effort broke Valencia’s cussed resistance.
Simply 4 minutes later, Carreras obtained a yellow card for a mistimed problem. Valencia responded with substitutions, bringing on Pepelu and Unai Núñez within the 72nd and 73rd minutes respectively to inject contemporary vitality.
Actual Madrid additionally made modifications, introducing Brahim Díaz and Dani Jiménez within the 76th minute. As the sport wore on, Valencia’s J. Copete picked up a yellow card within the 88th minute.
Kylian Mbappé then sealed the victory for Actual Madrid within the 90+1st minute. He slotted dwelling a purpose, assisted by Brahim Díaz, securing all three factors for the guests.
Actual Madrid’s superiority was evident within the statistics, boasting an anticipated targets (xG) of 1.0 in comparison with Valencia’s 0.44. They outshot their hosts 10 to 7 total, with six pictures heading in the right direction to Valencia’s zero.
This comfy 2-0 win extends Actual Madrid’s spectacular La Liga profitable streak to 6 video games, sustaining their robust place within the title race. Valencia, conversely, stay within the decrease half of the desk after one other difficult end result.
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