Real Madrid defeats Valencia with a final score that saw a dominant win, highlighted by a double from Mbappe. The La Liga result, updates, and stats are available.

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Real Madrid looked every bit like La Liga leaders, while Valencia looked just as much like relegation candidates as Los Blancos romped to a 4-0 victory on Saturday evening at the Bernabeu.

After receiving last year’s Pichichi trophy on the pitch before the match, Kylian Mbappe scored a brace to lead his side to victory and generate a significant gap atop this year’s Golden Boot leaders.

Jude Bellingham bagged Real Madrid’s third before halftime, while summer signing Alvaro Carreras rubber-stamped the victory in the final 10 minutes with a delicious first goal for his new club.

Madrid's sole disappointment was another blow in a difficult season for Vinicius Jr, who failed to convert a penalty during the first half, inexplicably taking the shot himself when his teammate Mbappe was on the verge of a hat-trick. There will also be slight concern for Arda Guler, who appeared to twist his ankle in the first few minutes of the match, and while he gutted out the first half and picked up another assist, the in-form midfielder was withdrawn at halftime.

The victory sees Madrid move seven points clear at the top of the table, with third-placed Barcelona still to play on Sunday.

The Sporting News followed the Real Madrid vs. Valencia match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.

The final score between Real Madrid and Valencia was .

Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid, Spain)
Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer

Starting lineups:

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. Courtois (GK) — 8. Valverde, 24. Huijsen (Asencio, 68'), 3. Militao, 18. Carreras — 15. Guler (Ceballos, 46'), 14. Tchouameni (Camavinga, 46') — 30. Mastantuono, 5. Bellingham, 7. Vinicius (Rodrygo, 79') — 10. Mbappe (Endrick, 79').

Valencia (4-4-2, right to left): 25. Agirrezabala (GK) — 12. Correia (Vazquez, 55'), 5. Tarrega, 3. Copete, 14. Gaya — 11. Rioja (Duro, 55'), 22. Santamaria, 18. Pepelu, 16. D. Lopez (Comert, 55') — 7. Danjuma, 15. Beltran (Almeida, 46').

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Real Madrid vs. Valencia: La Liga live updates & highlights

FULLTIME: Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia

A near-perfect evening for Real Madrid as they go seven points clear of Villarreal at the top of the La Liga table! This one comes exactly as Xabi Alonso would have drawn it up, having taken a significant lead early on before shutting it down across the final 45 minutes.

Kylian Mbappe gets two more goals, althought he could have had a brace had Vinicius Jr. Not taken the second penalty and seen it saved.

88th min: Endrick draws a yellow card for recent substitute Javi Guerra as he rounds the Valencia defender down the right flank, forcing him to drag the young Real Madrid forward back by the shoulder.

82nd min: GOAL! REAL MADRID! ALVARO CARRERAS HAS JUST SCORED A STUNNER! His first goal for Real Madrid!

As a drab second half nears a close, Carreras just pulverizes the ball with the outside of his foot from an absurdly tight angle and picks out the corner! How was there room for that shot???? Even he seems surprised it went in!

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Álvaro Carreras with a rocket into the back of the net ☄️ pic.twitter.com/dvZCsfZhfX

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 1, 2025

79th min: Vinicius Jr. Comes off, with little to no reaction this time, having learned his lesson from El Clasico. Rodrygo enters for the final 10 minutes. Also exiting is Kylian Mbappe, without having converted his hat-trick, replaced by Endrick for his first La Liga minutes of the season.

76th min: Oh look, a shot! That's new. Eduardo Camavinga blazes one miles over the crossbar from a long distance out. No change in the general flow of the game.

67th min: Control-ball from Xabi Alonso can be reeeeeeally drab. This second half has been brutal. On comes Raul Asencio for Madrid as they continue to shore things up, replacing Dean Huijsen. Still no Trent Alexander-Arnold for Madrid thus far.

55th min: Very little has happened in this second half so far. There is a triple change for Valencia as they look to get something from this otherwise putrid game. Entering are Eray Comert, Jesus Vazquez, and the Real Madrid killer Hugo Duro.

2nd half kickoff: Valencia make a change as the second half gets under way, with Lucas Beltran withdrawn and an additional midfielder in Andre Almeida brought on.

Real Madrid have also made a pair of alterations at the break. Arda Guler has been brought off, which you'd expect to have to do with his ankle injury, protecting the Turkish midfielder thanks to the 3-0 lead, while the booked Aurelien Tchouameni has also exited. In their places in midfield come Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga.

HALFTIME: Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia

That was complete and utter dominance from Real Madrid in the opening half!

The only real talking point other than the delicious 45 minutes of football is Vinicius Jr. Taking the second penalty and having it saved, with his teammate Kylian Mbappe sitting patiently on a hat-trick. You'd still expect the Frenchman to eventually get a third if things continue like this though!

Valencia look well and truly beaten, being cut open repeatedly at the back while offering absolutely nothing in the other direction.

45+4 min: Chance, Real Madrid! Vinicius Jr. Looks to have room to shoot, but can't pull the trigger before being closed down. Instead of shooting into the forest, the Brazilian smartly pulls it back for a charging Arda Guler in lots of space, but the Turkish midfielder's first-time effort is very tame and straight into the goalkeeper's arms!

44th min: GOAL! REAL MADRID! The joy for Valencia after the penalty save is short-lived, as Jude Bellingham has a third for Real Madrid!

The England star gets on the ball on the top-left corner of the penalty area and cuts in on his right, before unleashing a powerful effort that's perfectly slotted past the goalkeeper and inside the far post!

43rd min: PENALTY, Real Madrid! The referee doesn't need VAR this time around as he points to the spot with a chance for Real Madrid to go three goals up! Kylian Mbappe feeds Vinicius Jr. Through on goal vertically, and the goalkeeper comes out to dispossess the Brazilian cleanly. The ball falls to Alvaro Carreras on the edge of the 18-yard box where he too cuts vertically, and Thierry Correia obliges with a clear clattering foul.

Stepping up to take the penalty is...not the man on a hat-trick, Mbappe, but instead Vinicius Jr., whose effort is...SAVED!!! AND THEN THE FOLLOW-UP BY ARDA GULER IS ALSO SAVED! What an effort by Julen Agirrezabala!

36th min: Aurelien Tchouameni is the first player booked in this match as he topples Lucas Beltran from behind. There's no malice or venom in the challenge, but it stops a promising counter-attack so he's shown the caution.

31st min: GOAL! REAL MADRID! MBAPPE HAS A SECOND, FROM GULER! The league leaders find it quite simple as the Turkish international gets a forward pass and attempts a chip from the left flank, sending the ball towards Mbappé, who awkwardly but successfully uses his left leg to reach it. Air to redirect the pass into the net.

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Kylian Mbappé with a brace already in the first half 👏 pic.twitter.com/u0q0oX6VNn

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 1, 2025

26th min: Arda Guler looks to be fine after his early ankle injury, as he feeds a delicious ball through the legs of his defender for Jude Bellingham clear to the end line, where he sends a cutback to the top of the six-yard box but there's nobody to meet it for a finish.

Guler really is having a sensational season!

16th min: PENALTY, REAL MADRID! As Real Madrid take a corner, two Valencia defenders are fully bear-hugging Real Madrid attackers! Both Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe are football tackled by their marks, with arms fully wrapped around their waist!

Initially there is no call from the referee, and the video review has an EXTREMELY long look at this before recommending a review. Somehow, the review is for a handball on the header by Eder Militao, which is quite silly, but it has been given! In the end, it's not for what it should be, but it's deserving nonetheless!

Stepping up is the talisman Kylian Mbappe, and...GOAL! REAL MADRID! He slots home a cool penalty by sending Julien Agirrezabala the wrong way!

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Goal 17 of the season for Kylian Mbappé 👏 pic.twitter.com/K5W72bHFs3

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 1, 2025

10th min: Chance, Real Madrid! Vinicius Jr. Is played in down the left, and his tight-angle shot is saved well by Julen Agirrezabala at his near post!

5th min: Guler does press on for now, and he plays a wonderful pass to Kylian Mbappe down the left edge of the six-yard box, but his tight-angle strike flashes well over the crossbar off a deflection.

2nd min: There's a real problem here for Arda Guler who is down receiving treatment. Footage indicates the Turkish international player sustained an ankle twist after an awkward landing during an aerial duel. This appears to be a serious injury, and it would be a significant setback for Real Madrid if a player in good form had to leave the game so soon.

Should he attempt to proceed, he'll be under close observation. Upon reviewing that replay, it's difficult to envision him playing effectively at full capacity.

Kickoff: They're under way at the Bernabeu! Can Los Blancos hold serve against a relegation candidate and extend their lead to put pressure on Barcelona? Or will they slip up to a lower-tier opponent and open the title race wide open again?

Real Madrid versus Valencia: Pre-game thoughts, breakdown, and additional insights

15 mins to kickoff: Amidst his current off-field gripe with Xabi Alonso and the club, the Bernabeu has shown its vociferous support for Vinicius Jr. When his name is announced in the Real Madrid starting eleven!

BIG support for Vinicius tonight. @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/jWzuyNwk2J

— Guillermo Rai (@GuillermoRai_) November 1, 2025

30 mins to kickoff: Kylian Mbappe has been exceptional to begin the season, as Xabi Alonso's system has looked to maximise the French superstar. He leads La Liga with 11 goals through 10 games, since no other team in the league's struggling offense has managed more than six.

Before today's game, Mbappé received his Pichichi trophy from the previous season and invited his teammates to join him for a picture!

Before today's match against Valencia, Kylian Mbappé showcased his Golden Boot at the Santiago Bernabéu 🏆

He even called all his teammates on the bench to join the photo 👏 pic.twitter.com/rATlsosZvB

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 1, 2025

45 mins to kickoff: Feeling stressed before the start of the match? Real Madrid shared a pleasant and calming video featuring ASMR sounds from the dressing room! A unique way of looking behind the scenes at the match preparation.

🔊 How about some dressing room ASMR? Pic.twitter.com/tS6reBtUXR

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) November 1, 2025

1 hour to kickoff: The Valencia starting lineup is now available. Duro, whose form against Real Madrid has been on the verge of record-setting, is not in the starting lineup. Arnaut Danjuma and Lucas Beltran are the ones starting up front.

1 hour 15 mins to kick: The Real Madrid lineup is in, and Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been able to work his way back into the XI just yet. Arda Guler will play in the midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni, as Federico Valverde will remain at right-back. On the right flank is the diligent young player Franco Mastantuono, alongside Vinicius Jr. Starts on the left in support of Kylian Mbappe.

1 hour 30 mins to kick: Valencia will hope to have history on their side tonight as they meet Real Madrid. Hugo Duro, a 25-year-old forward, has found the net in his last four league encounters with Los Blancos. Should he score this evening, he'd become the inaugural player to achieve this feat in five successive La Liga contests.

1 hour 45 mins to kick: It will be interesting to see how Xabi Alonso deploys Arda Guler today. The Turkish international player performed exceptionally well in the number. 10th place with Jude Bellingham sidelined, but now that the England international is healthy again, Alonso has had to make space for both players.

Guler performed well after being shifted to the No. 8 position, but with Federico Valverde able to return there, Guler moved out wide against Barcelona, where he was less effective.

2 hours to kickoff: You'd think that with Real Madrid sitting atop La Liga by solid margin at this early stage, and their Champions League prospects looking strong, all would be calm in the Spanish capital. Yet that is far from the case.

Vinicius Jr. His frustrations regarding playing time became evident on the pitch during El Clasico, and despite his apology for the disrespect shown, underlying tensions appear to persist behind the scenes. We took a look at his usage by Xabi Alonso this season, and how he stacks up against other elite wingers globally, to determine if his complaint is grounded in reality or just in his head. What we found is that Vini is simply a product of the evolution of modern football.

Before Real Madrid's match today in La Liga, I discussed Vinicius Jr. And his concerns regarding playing time.

Are his lack of minutes real or perceived? How does it compare to other wingers around the world?Https://t.co/G8dyAIm0DF

— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) November 1, 2025

Madrid vs Valencia start time

On Saturday, November 1, at 9 p.m., this La Liga contest will commence at the Santiago Bernabeu. The current time in Madrid, Spain. Here's how that duration corresponds in several key global regions:

Lineups and team news for Real Madrid versus Valencia

Xabi Alonso's primary concerns persist in defense, as Antonio Rudiger  and David Alaba, both center-backs, are still unavailable. Furthermore, club captain Dani Carvajal is now facing a prolonged absence because of a knee injury.

It was thought that Trent Alexander-Arnold would be back in the starting lineup after being cleared to play, but he's a victim of a squad selection issue that Alonso has had to manage every week. With Jude Bellingham now fit, he's had to find ways of slotting in-form Arda Guler into the XI. Here, the Turkish international is positioned in the midfield, which compels Federico Valverde to occupy the right-back role as Trent continues to be sidelined.

Backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is suspended after retrospectively receiving a red card from the bench during the post-Clasico scuffle last weekend.

Real Madrid starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Courtois (GK) — Valverde, Huijsen, Militao, Carreras — Guler, Tchouameni — Mastantuono, Bellingham, Vinicius — Mbappe.

Real Madrid subs:  F. Gonzalez (GK), Mestre (GK), Asencio, Alexander-Arnold, Mendy, F. Garcia, Camavinga, Ceballos, B. Diaz, Rodrygo, Endrick, G. Garcia.

Manager Carlos Corberán faces a few injury concerns for Valencia.

Leeds loanee Largie Ramazani will be sidelined for a few more weeks due to a muscle injury, and defenders Mouctar Diakhaby and Dimitri Foulquier are also facing similar timeframes out with hamstring injuries.

The new acquisition Filip Ugrinic, arriving from Swiss club Young Boys, has found it difficult to perform effectively, with a knee injury further hindering his progress. Hugo Duro is close to establishing a La Liga record, having found the net in four encounters against Real Madrid, yet he's not positioned upfront.

Valencia starting lineup (4-4-2): Agirrezabala (GK) — Correia, Tarrega, Copete, Gaya — Rioja, Santamaria, Pepelu, D. Lopez — Danjuma, Beltran.

Valencia subs:  Rivero (GK), Dimitrievski (GK), Panach, Comert, J. Vazquez, Iranzo, Almeida, Guerra, Nunez, Raba, Otorbi, Duro.

Real Madrid vs. Valencia live stream, TV channel

Here is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions: