Real Madrid defeats Valencia 3-0 and reaches the top
Arda Güler shines with goal and assist in the eighth consecutive win for the Merengue team in LaLiga
November 8, 2026
Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0 in LaLiga 26/27. The result led the team to equal Barcelona in the leadership of the table.
Tactical dominance and offensive volume
Real Madrid widely controlled the actions in the match against Valencia for the 12th round of LaLiga, as highlighted by Trivela. The visiting team maintained 68% of ball possession and added 19 total finishes against only 4 of the opponent. In addition, the volume of play generated 2.20 expected goals (xG), while the hosts recorded only 0.16 in the same category. The Merengue attack hit 11 shots on target and built 6 great chances throughout the ninety minutes.
Decisive individual performances
The great individual highlight of the match was Arda Güler, who scored 9.30 on Sofascore after registering a goal and an assist. According to ESPN FC, the young player scored his third goal in the last five matches played. The offensive sector also counted on the effectiveness of Kylian Mbappé, author of a goal and responsible for 6 finishes. Federico Valverde completed the scoring with another goal to consolidate the 3-0 victory away from home.
Positive sequence and top of the table
With this result, Real Madrid achieved its eighth consecutive victory in the season and equaled Barcelona's score in the dispute for the national title. The Merengue team sustains a perfect record of five victories in the last five matches, including recent victories over AEK Athens, Real Racing Club, Barcelona, and RB Leipzig. The solid offensive production and defensive control confirm the club's dominant moment in the Spanish competition.
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