In the La Liga compensation match, Real Madrid won a breathtaking 2-1 victory over Valencia at Mestalla Stadium in the early morning of January 4. Vinicius received a red card, Bellingham scored in the last minute to help the “White Vultures” lead La Liga.
Marching to the field of the team in the bottom group Valencia, Real Madrid is determined to win 3 points on the opening day of 2025. Coach Ancelotti launches an attack-oriented squad with strikers Mbappe, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Bellingham, Valverde play in the middle of the field.
In the context of deadlocked attack, Real Madrid also made mistakes in defense. Duro took advantage of the lack of decisiveness in the away team’s defense and decisively beat goalkeeper Courtois, opening the score for Valencia.
Real Madrid pushed their team to attack, but they were powerless against Valencia’s tight defense. The first half ended with the home team’s advantage and in the second half, coach Ancelotti’s team increased the pressure.
The opportunity came for Real Madrid in the 55th minute, but Bellingham’s penalty kick sent the ball to the post. 6 minutes later, Bellingham assisted Mbappe to score a shot past Dimitrievski, but the French striker was flagged offside.
Difficulties came to Real Madrid again when they played without players in the 80th minute. Vinicius had a bad situation with goalkeeper Dimitrievski and had to receive a red card to leave the field.
In an unfavorable situation, Real Madrid showed bravery. In the 85th minute, Bellingham assisted Modric for a decisive finish, scoring a 1-1 equalizer. At minute 90+5, Bellingham scored a quick goal, sealing a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.
Defeating Valencia 2-1 at Mestalla, Real Madrid rose to the top of La Liga with 43 points/19 matches, 2 points ahead of Atletico and 5 points ahead of Barcelona. However, Atletico has only played 18 matches and still has a chance to win the first leg of La Liga.
In an unfavorable situation, Real Madrid showed bravery. In the 85th minute, Bellingham assisted Modric for a decisive finish, equalizing 1-1. Minute 90+5, Bellingham scored a quick goal, sealing a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.
Defeating Valencia 2-1 at Mestalla, Real Madrid rose to the top of La Liga with 43 points/19 matches, 2 points more than Atletico and 5 points more than Barcelona. However, Atletico has only played 18 matches and still has a chance to win the first leg of La Liga.