La Liga Regular Season - 23
Valencia 0 - 2 FT Real Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
A. Carreras (D. Huijsen) 65'
A. Carreras 69'
72' ↓ Pepelu ↑G. Rodriguez
73' ↓ U. Nunez ↑T. Correia
↓ G. Garcia ↑B. Diaz 76'
↓ D. Jimenez ↑T. Alexander-Arnold 76'
81' ↓ L. Rioja ↑L. Ramazani
81' ↓ F. Ugrinic ↑J. Guerra
82' ↓ L. Beltran ↑U. Sadiq
↓ A. Guler ↑F. Mastantuono 82'
88' J. Copete
K. Mbappe (B. Diaz) 90'+1
↓ F. Valverde ↑J. Cestero Sancho 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Unai Núñez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Copete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Gayà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Luis Rioja
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Filip Ugrinić
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lucas Beltrán 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Cristian Rivero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierry Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baptiste Santamaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guido Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Largie Ramazani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Umar Sadiq
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
93
Minutes
Defenders
David Jiménez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Raúl Asencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Huijsen 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Álvaro Carreras 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Arda Güler
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Federico Valverde 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
75
Passes
5
Duels
Aurélien Tchouaméni
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
66
Passes
11
Duels
Eduardo Camavinga
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
54
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Mestre
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cestero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
17
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Franco Mastantuono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2025 | Real Madrid | 4 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 05/04/2025 | Real Madrid | 1 - 2 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 03/01/2025 | Valencia | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 02/03/2024 | Valencia | 2 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 11/11/2023 | Real Madrid | 5 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 21/05/2023 | Valencia | 1 - 0 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
01/11/2025
05/04/2025
03/01/2025
02/03/2024
11/11/2023
21/05/2023
Valencia Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +40
P: 23 GD: +31
P: 23 GD: +20
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 23 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Madrid’s Late Surge Silences Mestalla
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Real Madrid’s relentless pressure eventually cracked Valencia’s resistance, keeping their title hopes alive while leaving the hosts precariously close to the drop zone.
Siege at the Mestalla
The atmosphere at Estadio de Mestalla was charged with tension as Valencia welcomed the title challengers in what was a high-stakes encounter for both ends of the table. From the opening exchanges, the visitors dominated possession (60%), setting a deliberate tempo that tested the hosts' structural Balance. Aurélien Tchouaméni dictated play from the middle, ensuring Madrid stayed in control despite a stubborn Valencia low block. For the home side, the Stakes couldn't have been higher; sitting 17th, every clearance was met with a roar of desperation. However, Valencia’s lack of offensive output was glaring, as they struggled to transition from defense to attack, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the entire match.
Breaking the Deadlock
The game’s Intensity rating of 4.7 reflected a match of attrition rather than end-to-end chaos. Madrid’s persistent pressure finally bore fruit in the 65th minute. It was a moment of defensive frailty for Valencia and clinical execution from the visitors as Dean Huijsen turned provider, delivering a precise ball for Álvaro Carreras to fire home the opener. This goal shattered the Balance of the match, forcing Valencia to abandon their defensive shell. The tactical shift left gaping holes in the final third, which a side of Madrid's caliber was always likely to exploit. Despite the crowd’s attempts to lift their team, the gap in quality between a side in a title race and one in a relegation battle became increasingly evident.
The Finishing Blow
As the clock ticked toward the final whistle, Madrid’s game management took center stage. The introduction of Brahim Diaz from the bench proved to be an inspired move, providing the spark to put the game beyond reach. In the dying seconds of stoppage time, Diaz found space to thread a pass to Kylian Mbappe, who made no mistake with a clinical finish to make it 0-2. The result cements Madrid’s position as genuine contenders, while Valencia are left to reflect on a dire performance where they managed just seven total shots. This defeat leaves the hosts in a precarious six-pointer territory for their upcoming fixtures, as the threat of the drop looms larger than ever after another toothless display at home.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Valencia's season?
Valencia remains in 17th place, just above the relegation zone. Their inability to register a shot on target highlights a severe offensive crisis.
How did substitute Dean Huijsen change the game?
Huijsen, who started the match, provided the crucial assist for Carreras' opening goal, proving vital in breaking down Valencia's stubborn defensive block.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Ambition Meets Survival Instinct at Mestalla
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Real Madrid's ruthless pursuit of the championship faces a high-pressure test against a Valencia side fighting to maintain their top-flight status.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as the 2025/26 campaign reaches a critical juncture on February 08, 2026. Real Madrid arrives at the Estadio de Mestalla in imperious Form, having secured five consecutive victories to keep the pressure on the league leaders. While Carlo Ancelotti’s men boast the league's most potent Stars, Valencia enters this crunch match from 15th place, looking to leverage their home advantage to disrupt the Balance of the title race and distance themselves from the danger zone.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by the collision between Valencia’s desperate defensive low block and Madrid’s multi-faceted attacking engine. Without a specific individual duel to highlight, the focus shifts to the collective organization of the home side's backline. They must find a way to track the overlapping runs and positional rotations of a Madrid frontline that has averaged over two goals per game this season. If Valencia loses their structural discipline for even a moment, the individual quality of the visitors will exploit the gaps instantly.
Our Prediction
Despite the hostile atmosphere often found at Mestalla, the gulf in quality and momentum is significant. Expect Real Madrid to dominate possession and eventually break through via a moment of brilliance from Kylian Mbappé. While Valencia may find a goal on the counter-attack to keep things interesting, the visitors' depth should see them pull away in the second half. A 1-3 victory for Los Blancos seems the most logical outcome as they refuse to blink in this title race.