Valencia vs Real Madrid ended 2-2 at Mestalla Stadium on February 8, 2026. Valencia took an early lead through Hugo Duro before Kylian Mbappe equalized. Vinicius Junior put Madrid ahead in the 58th minute, but Roman Yaremchuk scored a late equalizer.

Title Race Impact

The draw leaves Real Madrid with 58 points from 24 matches. Barcelona can close to within two points with a win. Atletico Madrid remains four points behind the leaders. Carlo Ancelotti criticized his team's finishing while Valencia manager Ruben Baraja praised his side's resilience.

Match Statistics

Real Madrid dominated possession with 65 percent but struggled to convert chances. Valencia goalkeeper Mamardashvili made eight crucial saves. Jude Bellingham missed a clear opportunity in the 76th minute that would have sealed victory.