“I have warned Carlo Ancelotti about that particular player, he refused to bench him, He keeps causing problems to the teams, He almost Denied Real Madrid three points against Valencia”: Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane names ONE player who doesn’t deserve to start for Real Madrid, warned Ancelotti about the unforgivable mistake
Real Madrid showcased their championship mettle with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium, achieving a historic milestone as the first team in LaLiga history to reach 5,000 points.
The home side struck first in the 27th minute, with Hugo Duro capitalizing on a rebound from Thibaut Courtois’ save. This goal marked the continuation of Real Madrid’s defensive struggles at Mestalla, where they have conceded in their last 12 visits.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 79th minute when Vinícius Júnior received a red card for violent conduct following an altercation with Valencia goalkeeper Dimitrisevski. However, this setback seemed to galvanize the visitors, who rallied to produce a stunning comeback.
Veteran midfielder Luka Modrić, introduced as a substitute, proved to be a masterstroke by manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Croatian maestro scored the equalizer in the 85th minute, setting the stage for a grandstand finish.
The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when Jude Bellingham, who had earlier missed a penalty, redeemed himself with a spectacular goal. The English midfielder pounced on a defensive error and curled a sublime finish past Dimitrisevski in the 95th minute, sending the away supporters into raptures.
Valencia created a nervy finish to the game, striking the woodwork with what would be the last strike of the contest. Ultimately, Real Madrid emerged victorious, securing their first three points of the year and reclaiming top spot in La Liga EA Sports.
This victory carries significant historical weight for Real Madrid, who have now amassed 43 points after 19 matches – a tally that has resulted in league triumph on 17 of 24 previous occasions. The win also extended their impressive scoring run away from home to 30 consecutive LaLiga matches.
The result reinforces Real Madrid’s title credentials while dealing a blow to Valencia’s aspirations. Both teams now turn their attention to Copa del Rey fixtures, with Valencia set to face Eldense and Real Madrid traveling to Club Deportivo Minera.
