Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to match Barcelona at top of La Liga

Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0, drawing level with La Liga leaders Barcelona, Al Jazeera English reported. The Spanish side took the lead in the first half when Valverde and Guler each scored, putting Madrid in the "driving seat," as the outlet put it. Kylian Mbappe added a third goal after the break to seal the win. The victory moves the club onto equal points with Barcelona at the summit of the Spanish league table. Valencia were left without reply, and the result tightens the title race as the season approaches its climax.

Why it matters

The win brings Real Madrid level with Barcelona, intensifying the battle for the La Liga title.

Key details

Location

Spain · Europe

Reported by

Al Jazeera English

First reported

8 Nov 2026, 03:51 IST

Key names

Real Madrid, Valencia, La Liga, Barcelona

Section

Sports

Sources

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• Al Jazeera EnglishReal Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona 8 Nov, 03:51

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