Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 away victory over Valencia on Saturday to move level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Federico Valverde, Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe scored as the Spanish giants recorded their fourth consecutive league victory at the Estadio de Mestalla.
The result strengthened Real Madrid's position in the title race, although Barcelona have an opportunity to restore their three-point advantage when they face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Valverde Opens Scoring For Real Madrid
Real Madrid took the lead in the 28th minute through Federico Valverde.
The midfielder produced a powerful low shot from outside the penalty area after Kylian Mbappe's free-kick was blocked by Valencia's defence.
Valverde's strike gave the visitors an important advantage and put Valencia under pressure.
Eight minutes later, Real Madrid doubled their lead through Turkish midfielder Arda Guler.
Guler found the back of the net with a close-range volley after Jude Bellingham's pass took a deflection and fell into his path.
Real Madrid maintained control of the encounter as Valencia struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.
Mbappe Scores As Real Madrid Complete 3-0 Victory
Kylian Mbappe completed the victory in the 75th minute after receiving a pass from Guler.
The French forward went past the Valencia goalkeeper before calmly finishing to make it 3-0.
The goal was Mbappe's 13th in La Liga this season, further strengthening his position among the competition's leading goalscorers.
Valencia's problems increased four minutes later when captain Jose Gaya received a straight red card for bringing down Mbappe as the striker advanced towards goal.
The dismissal left the hosts with 10 players for the closing stages of the match.
Real Madrid Move Level With Barcelona
Following the victory, Real Madrid moved level on points with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.
However, Barcelona remain ahead because of their superior goal difference and have a chance to extend their advantage when they take on Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
The result represents another important step for Real Madrid as they continue their pursuit of the Spanish league title.
Valencia Remain In Relegation Trouble
While Real Madrid celebrated another league victory, Valencia suffered another disappointing result.
The defeat leaves Valencia in 19th position, just one point above the relegation zone according to the supplied report.
Saturday's loss was their seventh defeat in 12 league matches this season, increasing concerns about their difficult campaign.
Valencia will need to improve their performances if they hope to move away from the relegation places.
La Liga Match Briefly Stopped In Tribute To Jesus De Miguel
The encounter was briefly interrupted in the ninth minute to honour Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died after suffering a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.
Players and supporters observed a minute's applause in his memory.
The tribute provided a moment of reflection during an otherwise competitive afternoon at the Estadio de Mestalla.
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