Real Madrid has opened up a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga standings with a convincing 4-0 win over Valencia at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.
Kylian Mbappe led the charge with a brace, scoring twice inside 31 minutes to set the tone for the match.
Mbappe’s goals, including a penalty and a volley, were complemented by Jude Bellingham’s stunning curling effort and Alvaro Carreras’s majestic left-footed strike.
Vinicius Jr had a penalty saved, but Real Madrid’s dominance was evident throughout the first half.
The match was also marked by Vinicius Jr’s return to action after his controversial substitution in last week’s El Clasico.
The Brazil winger started alongside Mbappe and Bellingham, who were both on the scoresheet in the win over Barcelona last Sunday.
Real Madrid’s victory marked their fourth successive win in the Spanish top flight, with Villarreal and Barcelona trailing in second and third place, respectively.
Barcelona can move five points behind the leaders if they overcome Elche on Sunday.
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