Real Madrid Demolish Valencia in Dominant 4-0 La Liga Victory
Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance against Valencia in Matchday 11 of La Liga, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory that marks their 10th league win this season. While the team’s form appears nearly flawless, their heavy defeat against Atlético Madrid remains the only blemish on an otherwise perfect record.
Mbappé’s Gala Performance Steals the Show
The evening transformed into a Kylian Mbappé showcase even before kickoff. The French superstar first received La Liga’s Player of the Month award – his second consecutive monthly honor – then presented his Golden Boot to the Bernabéu crowd, becoming only the third Real Madrid player in history to claim the prestigious award after Hugo Sánchez and Cristiano Ronaldo.
First-Half Dominance and Clinical Finishing
Real Madrid completely overwhelmed Valencia from the start, launching attack after attack with relentless pressure. The breakthrough came in the 19th minute when VAR awarded a penalty after Valencia committed two fouls in one corner sequence – first a handball, then a foul on Mbappé. The Frenchman stepped up and converted confidently, making amends for his missed penalty in El Clásico.
Twelve minutes later, the lead doubled through a beautifully constructed team goal. Jude Bellingham sliced through Valencia’s defense with a precise pass to Arda Güler, who delivered a perfect cross into the box for Mbappé to volley home with his left foot. Notably, Güler has registered six assists this season – all for Mbappé.
Penalty Drama and Bellingham’s Brilliance
Madrid earned another penalty just before halftime when Álvaro Carreras brought down a Madrid attacker. In a surprising act of sportsmanship, Mbappé yielded the spot-kick to Vinícius Júnior, passing up a potential first-half hat-trick. Unfortunately, the Brazilian missed the opportunity.
However, Real Madrid extended their lead moments later when Bellingham displayed exceptional skill outside the box, curling a beautiful shot into the far corner to make it 3-0 before halftime.
Superlative Statistics and Historical Context
Mbappé’s current form is nothing short of spectacular. The French forward has scored in 15 of his last 16 La Liga matches, maintaining an incredible scoring streak since May that includes 22 goals across 16 league appearances (combining the end of last season and current campaign).
Key Mbappé achievements:
- Scored in eight consecutive La Liga matches – matching Ferenc Puskás’s record from 1959/60
- Cristiano Ronaldo holds Real Madrid’s record with 10 consecutive scoring matches (2014/15)
- 44 goals in his first 45 La Liga appearances – one more than Ronaldo managed
- 18 goals and 2 assists in 14 matches this season (13 in La Liga, 5 in Champions League)
Looking Ahead: Champions League and Milestone Watch
Mbappé now stands just two goals away from 400 career goals, approaching this significant milestone with breathtaking consistency. His leadership is unquestioned, with Barcelona now fighting to remain as Real Madrid’s primary challengers.
Attention now turns to the Champions League, where Real Madrid face a trip to Anfield. Mbappé underperformed against Liverpool last year but now has the perfect opportunity for redemption – and potentially reaching his 400-goal milestone at one of football’s most iconic venues.
Additional match notes: Dani Carvajal suffered a new injury and won’t play again this year, while questions remain about Vinícius’s mentality and whether manager Carlo Ancelotti’s treatment has been too harsh.
