Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points following a commanding victory over Valencia at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé once again proving decisive. The French forward struck twice to guide Los Blancos to another crucial three points in their pursuit of domestic glory.

From the opening whistle, Carlo Ancelotti’s side controlled proceedings with confidence and fluidity. The hosts dominated possession, pressing high and dictating the tempo through the midfield pairing of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde. Their early intent was rewarded when Mbappé broke the deadlock midway through the first half, finishing clinically after a sharp exchange of passes with Vinícius Júnior.

Valencia struggled to contain Madrid’s attacking movement, with both full-backs frequently joining the attack to stretch the opposition defense. The visitors offered brief resistance after the restart, but any hope of a comeback was quickly extinguished when Mbappé doubled the lead with a composed strike following a swift counterattack. His brace took him to double figures for the season and reinforced his reputation as one of the most lethal forwards in world football.

Real Madrid’s dominance continued throughout the second half, with opportunities for Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham narrowly missing the target. Meanwhile, the defensive duo of Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão ensured another clean sheet, limiting Valencia’s threat to a handful of half-chances.

Speaking after the match, Ancelotti praised his team’s maturity and intensity, highlighting Mbappé’s influence as a key factor in maintaining their momentum at the top of the table.

The result not only cements Madrid’s position as league leaders but also sends a strong message to their title rivals. With consistency, depth, and individual brilliance in abundance, Los Blancos appear well-equipped to sustain their charge toward another La Liga crown.