Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0 in La Liga clash

Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over hosts Valencia on Saturday evening in the 12th round of La Liga, temporarily drawing level with Barcelona at the top of the table with 30 points.

Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 28th minute, followed by a second from Turkey's Arda Güler in the 36th. French forward Kylian Mbappé sealed the win with a third goal in the 75th minute.

The match saw Valencia reduced to ten men after José Luis Gayà was sent off in the 79th minute.

Real Madrid now have 30 points, level with leaders Barcelona, who face third-placed Atlético Madrid (28 points) today. Valencia remain on 9 points in 19th place.