REAL CLINCH VICTORY FOR VINI JR WITH HISTORIC LAST-GASP Winner at Mestalla

Written by: Floyd Nkanyane

In a thrilling encounter at the Mestalla Stadium, Real Madrid demonstrated their championship mentality with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Valencia, marking a historic milestone as they became the first team in LaLiga history to reach 5,000 points.

The home side drew first blood in the 27th minute when Hugo Duro capitalized on a rebound from Thibaut Courtois’ save off Guerra’s initial attempt, slotting the ball into an empty net. This goal continued Real Madrid’s defensive struggles at Mestalla, where they have now conceded in their last 12 visits since their 5-0 victory in January 2013.

The match took a controversial turn in the 79th minute when Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior received a red card for violent conduct following an altercation with Valencia goalkeeper Dimitrisevski. However, rather than dampening their spirits, the sending off seemed to galvanize the visitors.

Veteran midfielder Luka Modrić, introduced as a substitute, proved to be a masterstroke by manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Croatian maestro found himself in the right place at the right time, poking home the equalizer in the 85th minute to set up a grandstand finish.

The dramatic climax came deep into stoppage time when Jude Bellingham, who had earlier missed a penalty, redeemed himself in spectacular fashion. The English midfielder pounced on a defensive error and curled a sublime finish past Dimitrisevski in the 95th minute, sending the away supporters into delirium. More action followed as Los Che  created a nervy finish to the game, striking the woodwork with what would be the last strike of the contest. Match ends with Los Blancos bagging the first 3 points of the year along with the 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, including their last three title-winning campaigns in 2016/17, 2021/22, and 2023/24. The win also extended their impressive scoring run away from home to 30 consecutive LaLiga matches, during which they’ve netted 60 goals.

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.