In a commanding display of football, Real Madrid overwhelmed Valencia with a resounding 4-0 victory at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on November 1, 2025. The match showcased the stark contrast between the two teams' fortunes this season, as Real Madrid solidified their position at the top of La Liga while Valencia continued to struggle in the relegation zone.
The home side wasted no time asserting their dominance. Just 19 minutes into the match, Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty kick after being fouled in the box. This early goal set the tone for what would be a relentless offensive performance from Real Madrid. As if to underline their intent, they doubled their lead just before halftime when Jude Bellingham, who has been in sensational form lately, found the back of the net in the 44th minute. With that goal, he added to his growing reputation as one of Europe's brightest young talents.
As both teams headed into halftime with a scoreline of 2-0, it was clear that Valencia, under coach Carlos Corberán Vallet, faced an uphill battle. Despite showing flashes of potential earlier in the season, including a recent Copa del Rey win against Maracena, they struggled to find any rhythm against a well-organized and aggressive Real Madrid side.
The second half saw little change in momentum. The visitors attempted to regroup but were unable to penetrate Real Madrid's defense led by Thibaut Courtois and Éder Militão. Instead, it was Real Madrid who struck again in the 82nd minute when substitute Álvaro Carreras, who had been lively since coming onto the pitch, scored to make it 3-0. The final nail in Valencia's coffin came moments later when Carreras added another goal just before full-time.
This victory marked another impressive chapter for Real Madrid, who have now won ten out of eleven matches this season and sit firmly atop La Liga with 30 points. Their attacking prowess is evident; they have averaged over two goals per game throughout this campaign. Following their recent triumphs-including a hard-fought win against arch-rivals Barcelona-the team appears poised for yet another title challenge.
On the other hand, this defeat leaves Valencia languishing in 18th place with only nine points from eleven matches played. They have struggled significantly this season, averaging less than one goal per game and failing to find consistency despite some promising individual performances from players like Arnaut Danjuma and Diego López.
Reflecting on my pre-match predictions where I suggested that Valencia might pull off an upset or at least secure a point through defensive resilience-it is safe to say I missed the mark entirely. Instead of mounting a challenge against one of Spain's most formidable sides, they fell victim to an organized and relentless attack that left them reeling.
Looking ahead, both teams face crucial fixtures next week: Real Madrid will travel to face Rayo Vallecano on November 9 while Valencia will host Real Betis on the same day. For Madrid, maintaining their winning streak is essential as they aim for league glory; for Valencia, every point is vital as they fight desperately against relegation.
As we move deeper into this La Liga season, today's match serves as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can shift in football-a tale of triumph for some and despair for others.