Kylian Mbappe’s injury-time strike capped a masterful second-half turnaround as Real Madrid defeated Valencia 2-0 in La Liga, closing the gap to Barcelona to just one point. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful erupted as their team asserted dominance in the title race.
The first half saw Valencia holding their own, frustrating Madrid’s attacks with solid defending. But post-interval, Alvaro Carreras emerged as the hero in the 65th minute, weaving through challenges to unleash a stunning goal that shifted momentum.
Mbappe’s clinical finish in added time extinguished any hopes of a Valencia comeback. For the visitors, the loss compounds their woes—they teeter on the edge of relegation after crashing out of the Copa del Rey.
Elsewhere, Real Betis stunned Atletico Madrid 1-0 away from home. Anthony’s early goal and a resolute defense, aided by a crucial offside call, avenged their 5-0 Copa del Rey humiliation.
Athletic Bilbao overcame Levante 4-2 in a high-scoring encounter. Guruzeta netted twice before the break, and despite Levante’s resilience down to 10 players, Navarro’s late heroics ensured victory.
Sevilla drew 1-1 with Girona, rescued by Silva’s last-gasp goal and Vlachodimos’ penalty heroics. Getafe snapped a dismal run with a 2-0 triumph against Alaves.
La Liga’s top and bottom battles are fiercer than ever, with every match now a potential turning point.