Late Goals Lift Real Madrid Past Valencia

Real Madrid kept the pressure on LaLiga leaders Barcelona with a 2-0 victory over Valencia at Mestalla, sealed by late goals from Álvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappé.

After Barcelona extended their lead with a win over Mallorca, Los Blancos responded 24 hours later, though they endured a frustrating first half. Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski denied early efforts from Arda Güler and Mbappé, while the hosts threatened through Arnaut Danjuma and Pepelu.

Madrid finally broke through in the 65th minute when Carreras produced a brilliant solo run, weaving past three defenders before firing in at the near post. Valencia pushed for an equaliser and came close when Lucas Beltrán struck the post, but Mbappé wrapped up the win in stoppage time, finishing calmly from a Brahim Díaz cross.

The result moves Madrid back to within one point of Barcelona at the top of the table. Mbappé’s goal extended his scoring streak to six consecutive LaLiga matches, underlining his importance as Madrid remain firmly in the title race.

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