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Real Madrid dominate Valencia as the relegation battle heats up

La LigaSummaryAI Written•2026-11-08
Real Madrid dominate Valencia as the relegation battle heats up

LaLiga action on November 7 delivered drama at both ends of the table, as Real Madrid CF powered past Valencia CF and the fight to avoid relegation intensified with crucial results elsewhere.

Match Results

Home TeamScoreAway Team
Málaga CF Málaga CF1 - 2Real Racing Club de Santander Real Racing Club de Santander
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona RCD Espanyol de Barcelona0 - 0RC Deportivo La Coruña RC Deportivo La Coruña
CA Osasuna CA Osasuna1 - 1Athletic Club Athletic Club
Valencia CF Valencia CF0 - 3Real Madrid CF Real Madrid CF

The marquee fixture of the day saw Real Madrid CF assert their title credentials with a commanding 3-0 win over Valencia CF at Mestalla. José Mourinho’s side, missing the suspended Vinícius Júnior, were in complete control throughout the contest, extending their winning streak to five matches. Marc Cucurella was the standout performer, orchestrating play with 104 touches and 15 defensive actions, while Dean Huijsen and Yan Diomande also caught the eye with their progressive passing and dynamic carries. Mourinho praised his squad’s unity and discipline, as the visitors ruthlessly exploited a Valencia team reduced to ten men, further deepening the hosts’ struggles this season.

At the other end of the table, the pressure ramped up in the relegation fight as Real Racing Club de Santander secured a vital 2-1 away victory over Málaga CF. Despite Málaga’s hopes of turning their campaign around at home, they could not overcome a persistent Racing side buoyed by the attacking inspiration of Sergio Canales. The result not only lifts Racing further from the drop zone but also drags Málaga deeper into trouble, with their poor goal differential continuing to haunt them.

Elsewhere, CA Osasuna and Athletic Club battled to an entertaining 1-1 draw in Pamplona. Athletic took the lead and appeared set for an important away win, but Alejandro Catena’s dramatic late equaliser salvaged a point for the hosts, ending their recent losing streak. The match featured lively contributions from Nico Williams and Yuri Berchiche for Athletic, but it was Catena’s poise under pressure that ensured Osasuna remain in contention to climb the table.

In Barcelona, defences ruled as RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and RC Deportivo La Coruña finished goalless. While neither side found the breakthrough, the hard-fought draw keeps both teams searching for momentum in a tightly contested mid-table.

With the title race heating up at the top and the battle for survival intensifying below, the 2026-2027 LaLiga season continues to deliver intrigue and excitement with every matchday.

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