"They were first to threaten when, after Mbappé had forced a sixth-minute corner from Arda Guler's deft pass, Federico Valverde fired just wide when the set-piece was only half-cleared. Valencia had arrived ready to defend deep and in numbers and attempt to hit Madrid on the counter, but they found themselves under pressure with keeper Agirrezabala having to save a 13th-minute Bellingham shot."
"However, the respite proved temporary with the hosts taking the lead from the penalty spot just two minutes later after Mbappé and Bellingham had both gone down in the box as they attempted to meet a corner, although the subsequent VAR check concentrated on a potential handball. Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer ultimately pointed to the spot and Mbappé stepped up to send Agirrezabala the wrong way to open the scoring with 19 minutes gone."
Real Madrid defeated Valencia 4-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Jude Bellingham adding a goal. Mbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a VAR check and doubled his tally before half‑time from Arda Guler's assist. Madrid were awarded two first‑half penalties, one of which — a Vinícius Júnior spot‑kick — was saved by Julen Agirrezabala. Valencia set up to defend deep and counter but came under sustained pressure and retreated increasingly as the first half progressed. Federico Valverde and Guler created early chances. Álvaro Carreras added a late fourth as Madrid wrapped up the win ahead of their Champions League trip.
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