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Mbappe's hot streak continues as Real Madrid thrashes Valencia
Kylian Mbappe extended his scoring run to seven consecutive matches as Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over 10-man Valencia on Saturday. The result sees Los Blancos draw level on points with league leaders Barcelona.
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Real Madrid moved to the summit of La Liga standings after dispatching a depleted Valencia side at the Mestalla. The French striker maintained his exceptional form in front of goal, finding the net for the seventh successive game as Carlo Ancelotti's side capitalised on their numerical advantage.
Valencia's task became significantly harder following an early dismissal that forced the hosts to operate with 10 players for the majority of the encounter. Despite the setback, the Spanish club offered limited resistance as Madrid controlled proceedings throughout the match.
The victory allows Real Madrid to match Barcelona's points tally at the top of the table, intensifying the title race in Spain's premier division. Mbappe's continued goal-scoring prowess has proven instrumental to the club's recent resurgence, with the forward showing no signs of slowing down as the season progresses.
The result extends Real Madrid's push for silverware as they pursue their championship ambitions. Los Blancos will seek to maintain momentum in upcoming fixtures as the competition with Barcelona heats up.