MADRID, Spain: Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid romped to a 4-0 win over Valencia on Saturday night to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga.
Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras also scored for the rampant hosts as they racked up an easy victory ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Liverpool.
Champions Barcelona host Elche on Sunday, looking to reduce the gap back down to five points.
Vinicius started on the left of Madrid’s attack after he apologised for his high-profile sulk following his substitution in the Clasico win over Barcelona last weekend.
Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso, went with arguably his strongest side, despite his team’s advantage in the table and the impending visit to Anfield.
Mbappe’s double and Bellingham’s strike gave Madrid a commanding three-goal lead at the break and effectively finished the game.
“We had a spectacular first half, and at 3-0 up, it’s normal that you relax a bit,” midfielder Fede Valverde told Real Madrid TV.
“We have to enjoy (playing with Mbappe), get the best out of him so he keeps scoring goals for Real Madrid. He will achieve everything because he’s one of the best in the world.” – AFP
