La Liga defending proved to be a handful for visitors Valencia after second half goals from Marco Asensio and ViníciusJúnior gave the capital club all 3 points.
Valencia came into the game without a win in the last five games in all competitions and after the exit of coach GennaroGattuso the team has been left to pick up the scraps left. From the blast of the whistle, it was apparent that hosts was not going to be complacent as Karim Benzema spearheaded the attack. The Frenchman’s back-heel to Asensio was well blocked by a Valencia defender. Vinícius Júnior who was playing his 200th could only see his shot stopped by the goalkeeper moments later.
Upon restarting from the halftime break, Marco Asensiofinally got the opening goal for Real Madrid with stunning shot from outside the box in the 52nd minute. Six minutes later, Vinícius Jnr double the lead after a brilliant run into box to seal all three points for the defending champions of the La Liga. The final tale to Valencia woeful night was when Gabriel Paulista saw a straight red card after kicking at Vinícius Júnior.
The victory still sees Madrid rooted in second place but five points adrift table toppers FC Barcelona.
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