Real Madrid’s LaLiga title hopes have been dealt a significant blow after a shock 2-1 defeat to Valencia at home.
FULL-TIME ⚽️ AND IT’S A WIN!!!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽#RealMadridValencia #VCFDNA pic.twitter.com/8mYxXRHwjb
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) April 5, 2025
The game began in frantic pace, and Real Madrid were awarded an early penalty after Kylian Mbappé had gone down under pressure from César Tárrega, Vinicius Junior stepped up and his tame attempt was easily saved.
Just two minutes later, Mouctar Diakhaby domineeringly met André Almeida’s corner with a superb header that left Fran helpless and gave the visitors a shock lead.
Jude Bellingham came close before the break, but Los Blancos were level within five minutes of the restart as Bellingham flicked Luka Modrić’s corner to the back post, where Vinícius Júnior turned it into the roof of the net.
The hosts continued to look for a winner but were undone when Rafa Mir delivered a pinpoint cross for Duro to head home a dramatic winner, inflicting title damage on Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
