Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in a match where Arda Güler scored once and provided the assist for Kylian Mbappé's second-half goal, according to Pulse Nigeria. Federico Valverde opened the scoring for the visitors, and Valencia finished the game with ten men after José Gayà was sent off. The result keeps Real Madrid's strong run of form going and maintains pressure on Barcelona at the top of the table.
Why it matters
Real Madrid played the match without the suspended Vinícius Júnior, yet Pulse Nigeria reports that the squad's attacking depth allowed the team to control the game from the start. José Mourinho's side dictated the tempo early, kept possession and pushed Valencia, managed by Javier Aguirre, deep into their own half. For a Valencia team already described as struggling, the defeat adds to a difficult campaign, while Real Madrid's ability to win comfortably without one of its main forwards underlines the strength of the squad.
Valverde breaks through after Mbappé free-kick is blocked
The opening goal came in the 28th minute. A free-kick from Mbappé was blocked, and Valverde reacted first to the loose ball, striking it low into the bottom corner to put Real Madrid ahead, Pulse Nigeria reports.
Valencia had little time to respond. Eight minutes later, Güler doubled the lead with a finish into the top corner, giving the visitors a 2-0 advantage at half-time. According to Pulse Nigeria, Valencia managed only one shot on target in the first half and could not find a way through a Madrid defence built around Ibrahima Konaté and Dean Huijsen.
Güler turns provider as Mbappé seals the win
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Real Madrid managing their lead and limiting Valencia's chances. The third goal arrived in the 74th minute when Güler played a precise through ball to Mbappé, who finished without mistake to make it 3-0.
Valencia's afternoon worsened five minutes later. Gayà was shown a straight red card in the 79th minute for bringing down Mbappé and denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, leaving the hosts to play out the remaining minutes a man short.
Güler's goal and assist made him the standout performer on the night, and the Turkish midfielder's display was reflected in the match's online attention, with his name among the trending topics around the fixture.
What to watch next: whether Real Madrid can carry this form into their coming fixtures as they continue to chase Barcelona, and how Valencia respond after a heavy home defeat.
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