By Real Madrid’s La Liga title chase suffered a setback as they were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Valencia at Mestalla Stadium in Matchday 27.
The result sees Real Madrid remain top of the standings with 66 points, seven points ahead of second-placed Girona, while Valencia move up to 37 points in ninth place.
A Hesitant First Half:
The first half started slowly, with neither side creating any clear-cut chances until the 27th minute when Hugo Duro headed Valencia in front.
Three minutes later, Roman Yaremchuk doubled the hosts’ lead, capitalizing on a defensive error from Carvajal.
In the final minute of the first half, Vinicius Jr. pulled one back for Real Madrid with a strike from inside the box.
Real Madrid Push for an Equalizer:
Real Madrid came out strong in the second half and piled on the pressure, eventually equalizing in the 75th minute through Vinicius Jr.’s powerful header.
In the first minute of added time, Hugo Duro went down inside the Real Madrid penalty area after a challenge from Garcia, but the referee waved away appeals for a penalty after a VAR review.
Dramatic Final Moments:
In the dying seconds of the match, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham was sent off after scoring a goal that was ruled out for offside.
Match Analysis:
Real Madrid produced a disjointed performance, while Valencia were more organized and effective throughout the contest.
The draw sees Real Madrid drop two valuable points in their title race, while Valencia earn a crucial point in their bid to improve their league position.
