Madrid's Mestalla Milestone: Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win at Valencia
8 February 2026
Match Recap
In a night of football drama, Real Madrid earned a crucial 2-0 victory over Valencia at Mestalla, marking the club's second consecutive win on Valencia's turf for the first time since 2013.
Key Performances
The match, played on Sunday as part of La Liga Round 23, saw standout performances from Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe, who scored the goals to sustain Madrid's title chase and reaffirm their strength away from home.
As noted by Mr Ship, the Spanish football stat expert, Madrid's win at Mestalla this season is their second in a row there, something they hadn't achieved in a decade.
With the result, Madrid moved to 57 points, sitting second just one point behind Barcelona, while Valencia remained on 23 points in 17th place.
Punchline 1: If Valencia's defense were a sniper, Madrid would still hit the target at Mestalla.
Punchline 2: Real Madrid's away form was so sharp that even the highlights needed sunglasses.