Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona

What the report says

Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla Stadium on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera, to move level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. The result came during a strong run for Madrid, who extended their winning streak to eight matches in all competitions. The report said Federico Valverde and Arda Guler scored in the first half, while Kylian Mbappe added the third after the break.

Al Jazeera reported that Madrid controlled much of the match and were without winger Vinicius Junior, who was serving the final game of a four-match suspension. Valencia had an early chance through Aaron Mayol, and one goal by Guido Rodriguez was ruled out for offside. The match also included a pre-game or early-game tribute to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died on Tuesday, with play briefly paused in the ninth minute.

Mbappe’s goal continued his recent scoring form, giving him a seventh straight match with a goal and 13 league goals for the season, the report said. Valencia’s evening worsened when Jose Gaya was sent off late for a sliding foul on Mbappe. The result leaves Barcelona needing a positive response when they face Atletico Madrid, while Madrid’s form keeps pressure on the top of the table.