Expected goals
Real Madrid surpasses Valencia at Mestalla 3-0 and maintains perfect phase in the season
Merengue team imposes authority away from home in the 12th round of LaLiga, extends winning streak and leaves rivals under pressure
Real Madrid visited Valencia at the Mestalla stadium on Saturday and achieved an expressive 3-0 victory in the 12th round of LaLiga. The result consolidates the impeccable moment of the capital club in the Spanish championship, while the home team stumbles again in front of their fans
Incidents
Match Recap
Even acting as a visitor in one of the most traditional fields in Spain, the Madrid team knew how to control the spaces and transform their arrivals into a comfortable score. The confrontation at Mestalla ended with a 3-0 score in favor of the visitors, demonstrating the superiority of the team during the ninety minutes played. Valencia tried to respond with the support of their fans, but could not contain the opposing team's offensive production and left the field without shaking the nets
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Valencia
Real Madrid
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Real Madrid
Arda Güler
M · #15
Rating: 9.30
Match Highlights
The positive result reflects the collective work imposed by the Madrid squad, which built the score in a solid and safe manner throughout the match. Valencia, which had been oscillating in the season, found enormous difficulties in piercing the rival's marking and stumbled upon the defensive solidity armed by the visitors. With control of the actions and without giving clear opportunities for reaction to the hosts, the capital group managed the rhythm until the final whistle without suffering scares
What the Numbers Say
The triumph at Mestalla extends the brilliant phase of the merengues, who reach the enviable mark of five consecutive victories in their recent commitments. On the other hand, the home team is going through a moment of instability in the national scene, recording a record of only one victory, two draws, and two defeats in the same cut of previous matches. The difference in confidence between the two sides was evident in the elastic score built by the 12th round of the competition
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Valencia
Manager: Javier Aguirre
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Real Madrid
Manager: José Mourinho
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Arda Güler
Real Madrid
Referee
Francisco Hernandez Maeso
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Valencia
Real Madrid
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field on Saturday, November 21, to dispute the 13th round of LaLiga. Valencia will have to seek recovery away from their domains when facing Rayo Vallecano, away from home, at the Estadio de Vallecas. On the same day, Real Madrid returns to the Bernabéu to face Celta Vigo, playing in front of their fans to try to extend the excellent positive record in the season



