Overview
- Álvaro Carreras broke the deadlock midway through the second half with a solo run and finish.
- Kylian Mbappé struck in stoppage time for his 23rd LaLiga goal of the season to seal the result.
- Real Madrid were without Jude Bellingham, Éder Militão and Rodrygo through injury and Vinícius Júnior through suspension, prompting starts for academy players including right-back David Jiménez.
- Trent Alexander‑Arnold returned from a thigh injury with a second‑half substitute appearance.
- Valencia sit 17th after the defeat, with sections of the home crowd protesting by waving white handkerchiefs.