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Headline: Mbappé Shines as Real Madrid Downs Valencia

Madrid, Spain – Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Valencia in LaLiga action. The match, held at the Santiago Bernabéu, saw Mbappé celebrate his recent Ballon d’Or award with his fans before quickly finding the net.

Mbappé opened the scoring early, netting his 12th league goal of the season (17th in total including Champions League goals). Later in the match, Real Madrid was awarded a penalty after a VAR review spotted a handball. Mbappé stepped up and converted, sending the Valencia goalkeeper the wrong way.

Arda Güler was involved in the second goal, assisting Mbappé with an exquisite cross.

Valencia did their best to resist, but Real Madrid’s pressure, including efforts from Valverde and Vinicius, proved too much. Valencia can complain about the penalty decision but it was also deemed that Mbappé suffered a red card worthy foul that would have warranted a penalty. Militao also made a key clearance on defense.

The win solidifies Real Madrid’s position at the top of the LaLiga table.

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