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Mbappe helps Real Madrid continue to chase Barcelona. |
Traveling to the fiery Mestalla Stadium, Real Madrid faced considerable pressure after Barcelona secured all three points in their earlier match. With the title race entering a tense phase, coach Alvaro Arbeloa and his team understood that any slip-up could be costly.
Conversely, Valencia entered the match as a team struggling in the relegation battle. Coach Carlos Corberan deployed a tight defensive formation, prioritizing safety and waiting for opportunities from quick counter-attacks.
The reality on the pitch showed that this approach caused Real Madrid considerable difficulties in the first half. Mbappe had a chance to shoot from a tight angle and was involved in a dangerous combination, but goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski was focused to keep a clean sheet for the home team. The visitors' play lacked the necessary cohesion, while Valencia maintained a well-organized formation.
At the start of the second half, Valencia nearly pulled off a surprise with a sharp counter-attack, when Lucas Beltran's shot narrowly missed the post. However, the deadlock was finally broken in the 65th minute. Alvaro Carreras made a decisive run into the penalty area, firing a shot through the Valencia defense to open the scoring for Real Madrid.
The goal helped the away team play more freely. In injury time, Mbappe scored at the right moment with a neat one-touch finish, sealing a 2-0 victory. This was Mbappe's 38th goal of the season.
Three points at Mestalla gave Real Madrid their eighth consecutive La Liga win, keeping them one point behind Barcelona, while Valencia sank deeper into crisis with their third consecutive defeat.
Source: https://znews.vn/ket-qua-valencia-vs-real-madrid-post1625889.html
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