# Real Madrid sweep aside Valencia to move level with Barcelona

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/real-madrid-sweep-aside-valencia-to-move-level-with-barcelona/
- Published: 2026-11-07T22:11:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T22:22:14+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/real-madrid-sweep-aside-valencia-move-level-barcelona-6533566
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Real Madrid won 3-0 at Valencia.
- They are level with Barcelona on 30 points.
- Valencia remain second-bottom and have no home wins.

## Summary

Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 away to move level on points with LaLiga leaders Barcelona. The win was their eighth in a row, extending the strong run that followed their El Clasico victory, while Barcelona retain the lead on goal difference and have a game in hand.

Federico Valverde opened the scoring in the 28th minute, Arda Guler made it 2-0 eight minutes later, and Kylian Mbappe added a third in the 75th. Valencia captain Jose Gaya was sent off five minutes afterwards. Valencia have nine points from 12 matches, sit second-bottom and are still without a home win this season; Barcelona can extend their lead when they visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

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