Carreras And Tchouameni Get 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Valencia

Mestalla Stadium, Valencia – Real Madrid left the east coast of Spain with three deserved points and a clean sheet after a commanding 2-0 victory over Valencia that lifts confidence ahead of the final stretch of the La Liga campaign. A resolute first half ended without a breakthrough, but the visitors’ patience paid off when 20-year-old full-back Álvaro Carreras smashed home the opener in the 65th minute. Kylian Mbappé added the insurance in stoppage time, sealing the win and keeping the title push firmly on track.

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa’s side controlled possession for long spells, yet Valencia’s deep back line restricted clear chances until Carreras arrived unmarked on the edge of the six-yard box to finish a slick move. The strike settled nerves and allowed Madrid to dictate tempo, culminating in Mbappé’s late breakaway that left the home crowd silent.

Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin had one of the quietest nights of his career, untested between the sticks as the back four dealt comfortably with Valencia’s sporadic counters. Central defender Huijsen dominated aerial duels and even provided the pre-assist for the opener, while Carreras earned the night’s headline with a goal and a steady defensive display that earned him an 8-out-of-10 rating.

In midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni was the heartbeat of the performance, shielding the defence with timely interceptions and launching two of Madrid’s most dangerous attacks. His midfield partner, anchoring the engine room, distributed crisply and rarely surrendered possession. On the right, the industrious winger created a presentable chance before fading late on, while Arda Güler struggled to influence proceedings and was withdrawn in the 81st minute.

Mbappé, operating centrally, endured a frustrating 90 minutes until he sprang into life in the dying seconds, racing clear to slot home his 28th league goal of the season. Wide man García provided width down the left, engineering a key opportunity before making way in the 75th minute, and the substitute’s introduction added fresh legs but little end product.

The result moves Real Madrid within touching distance of the summit and underlines the squad’s growing depth under Arbeloa, who praised his side’s “professional job from back to front.” With defensive solidity restored and goals flowing late on, Los Blancos will hope this performance sets the tone for the run-in.

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