In the latest round of European football, Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Valencia, narrowing the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to just one point. According to Al Jazeera, goals from Kylian Mbappe and Alvaro Carreras were pivotal in this win, as Real Madrid continues to apply pressure on their arch-rivals. Despite missing key players like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid managed to maintain their winning streak, marking their seventh consecutive league victory as highlighted by ESPN UK. The match saw Trent Alexander-Arnold make a return from injury, adding depth to the squad as noted by beIN Sports. Alvaro Arbeloa's side, although not at their most dazzling, demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline to secure the win, as reported by Supersport.