Mbappe, Real Madrid defeat Valencia; narrow gap to Barcelona on ladder
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Real Madrid defeated Valencia 2-0 in a La Liga match on February 9, 2026, closing the gap on league leaders Barcelona to one point. The goals, scored by Alvaro Carreras in the 65th minute and Kylian Mbappe in stoppage time, secured the victory for Real Madrid at Valencia's home ground. Real Madrid, missing key players due to suspension and injury, struggled to create clear chances despite dominating possession. Carreras's goal came from a fortunate deflection, while Mbappe's late goal sealed the win. Barcelona currently leads the league with 58 points, followed by Real Madrid with 57, while Valencia sits in 17th place, just above the relegation zone.
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