(Analysis, prediction) - Kylian Mbappe and Bellingham both stood out, helping Real Madrid gain a strong lead against Valencia in the 11th round of La Liga 2025/26.
Live commentary Real Madrid vs Valencia, 02/11/2025
45+6'
The match has reached halftime.
45+6'
A cross-field pass from Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) failed to find any teammate. The ball went out along the sideline. Valencia will take the throw-in.
45+6'
Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid) tried to deliver a short pass into the penalty area to a teammate. Kylian Mbappe received it, but his attack was stopped by the opposing defense.
45+4'
Goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala had to work hard to deal with a shot from Arda Guler (Real Madrid). The player had space after receiving a pass and shot towards the lower left corner, but couldn't beat the keeper.
45+2'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) took a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
45+2'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) delivered a dangerous low cross into the penalty area, but the defense intercepted. The referee pointed to the corner flag. Real Madrid awarded a corner kick.
45+1'
Pepelu (Valencia) took a free kick, but the pass was cleared.
45'
The fourth official shows 6 minutes of added time.
44'
3 - 0
Goal! Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) didn't hesitate to shoot from outside the box. It was a powerful, beautiful strike into the lower right corner, beating the goalkeeper.
43'
Arda Guler (Real Madrid) received a rebound inside the penalty area and fired a strong shot to the bottom right corner, but his effort was denied by a quick save from goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.
43'
Save! Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) took the penalty and struck a low shot at the center of the goal, but Julen Agirrezabala stayed upright and made an easy stop.
43'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) is stepping up to take the penalty kick.
42'
Mateo Busquets blew the whistle and signaled a foul after Thierry Correia (Valencia) brought down an opponent. The referee awarded Real Madrid a penalty.
40'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) skillfully chipped the ball over defenders to assist Kylian Mbappe breaking through, but a defender managed to clear it.
40'
Diego Lopez (Valencia) received a precise through ball, but an opposing defender took the ball from him. The defense is performing very well.
39'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) tried a low pass into the box from the edge, but the defense cleared it safely in time.
36'
Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid) received a yellow card. He needs to be more cautious, as another foul like that could lead to a red card.
35'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) delivered a long cross to Vinicius Junior, but Julen Agirrezabala rushed out to catch the ball.
34'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) handled the ball but looked very surprised when the whistle blew.
31'
2 - 0
The ball is in the net! Arda Guler crossed into the box and Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) received the pass to finish neatly. Score is 2:0.
31'
Total shots for both teams – 8:0. Shots on target so far are 4:0.
30'
Jose Gaya (Valencia) sent a quality cross into the box, but the defense blocked and cleared the ball.
29'
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) received a pass and shot towards goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala’s goal, but the shot lacked power to trouble the keeper.
29'
Real Madrid is maintaining possession in an effort to control the game.
27'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) weaved into space at the edge of the box and shot towards goal, but a defender was there to block.
26'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) attempted a pass into the box but it was intercepted.
24'
Eder Militao (Real Madrid) pulled an opponent’s shirt and referee Mateo Busquets called a foul.
22'
Ball possession rate currently stands at 59:41.
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1 - 0
Goal! Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) cleverly paused before shooting, waiting for goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala to dive, then calmly placed the ball into the lower left corner.
19'
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) is preparing to take the penalty kick.
18'
VAR has decided: PENALTY awarded to Real Madrid!
16'
Referee Mateo Busquets signaled VAR and will review the footage. Will Real Madrid get a penalty? Let’s wait and see!
15'
It was clear the ball touched a Valencia player’s hand inside the box, but the referee waved play on!
15'
Franco Mastantuono delivered a good corner kick pass to Eder Militao (Real Madrid), who headed from close range narrowly wide of the right post.
15'
It will be a corner kick. Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid) will take it.
14'
Alvaro Carreras (Real Madrid) failed to deliver a pass into the box. His effort was blocked. Both the main referee and his assistant signaled for a corner kick to be taken by Real Madrid.
14'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) fired a promising shot toward the left side of the goal after an impressive solo run, but goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala denied it with an incredible save.
13'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) tried a penetrating pass into the space where Kylian Mbappe was hiding. If successful, Mbappe could have faced the keeper one-on-one, but a defender somehow intercepted the ball.
12'
Diego Lopez (Valencia) crossed into the box, but an opposing defender reacted quickly and cleared the ball away.
10'
Arnaut Danjuma (Valencia) sprinted towards goal but the defender reacted well to block.
10'
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) beat a defender inside the opponent's box and took a shot towards the left side of the goal, but Julen Agirrezabala made a spectacular save to deny him. A fantastic goalkeeper!
10'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) made a beautiful cross-field pass and Federico Valverde had to sprint to receive the ball.
7'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) was clearly offside and the assistant referee raised the flag.
6'
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) was the first to reach the ball after a corner rebound and took a powerful shot just wide of the left post.
6'
The corner kick was taken by Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid) but did not create any danger to the opponent’s goal.
5'
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) received a perfect pass inside the box and had a chance to shoot. He took the shot, but the defenders blocked well. The assistant referee made the right call and Real Madrid will have a corner kick.
4'
Arda Guler (Real Madrid) may have suffered a minor injury but seems likely to continue playing.
3'
Valencia players are making several short passes.
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Arda Guler (Real Madrid) is lying on the ground in pain and requires medical attention. The severity of the injury is still unknown.
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The match has just started.
The players have finally taken the field! Valencia will kick off.
The match will start a bit later after the minute of silence ends.
Introducing today's match referee, Mateo Busquets.
In the match details section, you can check the lineups of both teams while waiting for the game to start.
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45+6'
The match has reached halftime.
45+4'
Goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala had to work hard to deal with a shot from Arda Guler (Real Madrid). The player had space after receiving a pass and shot towards the lower left corner, but couldn't beat the keeper.
44'
3 - 0
Goal! Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) didn't hesitate to shoot from outside the box. It was a powerful, beautiful strike into the lower right corner, beating the goalkeeper.
43'
Arda Guler (Real Madrid) received a rebound inside the penalty area and fired a strong shot to the bottom right corner, but his effort was denied by a quick save from goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.
43'
Save! Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) took the penalty and struck a low shot at the center of the goal, but Julen Agirrezabala stayed upright and made an easy stop.
42'
Mateo Busquets blew the whistle and signaled a foul after Thierry Correia (Valencia) brought down an opponent. The referee awarded Real Madrid a penalty.
36'
Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid) received a yellow card. He needs to be more cautious, as another foul like that could lead to a red card.
31'
2 - 0
The ball is in the net! Arda Guler crossed into the box and Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) received the pass to finish neatly. Score is 2:0.
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1 - 0
Goal! Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) cleverly paused before shooting, waiting for goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala to dive, then calmly placed the ball into the lower left corner.
18'
VAR has decided: PENALTY awarded to Real Madrid!
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Referee Mateo Busquets signaled VAR and will review the footage. Will Real Madrid get a penalty? Let’s wait and see!
15'
It was clear the ball touched a Valencia player’s hand inside the box, but the referee waved play on!
14'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) fired a promising shot toward the left side of the goal after an impressive solo run, but goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala denied it with an incredible save.
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The match has just started.
The match will start a bit later after the minute of silence ends.
Starting Lineup
Real Madrid Coach: Alonso X.
4-3-3
1. Courtois
8. Valverde
3. Eder Militao
24. Huijsen
18. Carreras
15. Guler
14. Tchouameni
5. Bellingham
30. Mastantuono
10. Mbappe
7. Vinicius Junior
7. Danjuma
15. Beltran
16. Lopez
22. Santamaria
18. Pepelu
11. Rioja
14. Gaya
3. Copete
5. Tarrega
12. Correia
25. Agirrezabala
Valencia Coach: Corberan C.
4-4-2
Substitutes
12
Alexander-Arnold
17
Asencio
6
Camavinga
19
Ceballos
21
Diaz
9
Endrick
26
Fran
20
Garcia
16
Garcia
23
Mendy
43
Mestre
11
Rodrygo
10
Almeida
24
Comert
1
Dimitrievski
9
Duro
8
Guerra
29
Nunez
27
Otorbi
32
Panach
19
Raba
13
Rivero
26
Rubo
21
Vazquez
Coach
Alonso X.
Corberan C.
2.23
Expected Goals (xG)
0.18
63%
Ball Possession
37%
13
Total Shots
2
9
Shots on Target
0
4
Dangerous Chances
0
3
Corner Kicks
0
89% (302/340)
Pass Accuracy
83% (165/199)
1
Yellow Cards
0
Real Madrid vs Valencia squad information
Real Madrid: Endrick and Ferland Mendy will be sidelined due to injury.
Valencia: Mouctar Diakhaby and Largie Ramazani are absent because of injuries.