Valencia Stun Real Madrid in Dramatic Late Show
In the 30th round of La Liga, Real Madrid dropped crucial points in their title race, losing 2-1 to Valencia, who are fighting to stay in the top flight.
The match started badly for Vinícius Júnior, who missed a penalty in the 13th minute. It was a particularly unlucky moment for the Brazilian winger.
However, the 15th minute proved lucky for Valencia's central defender Muukthar Diakhaby, who scored from a pass by Andre Almeida.
Vinícius Júnior made amends early in the second half, scoring from a brilliant assist by Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid desperately pushed for a winner, but instead, they conceded a heart-breaking goal in the fifth minute of injury time. Cédric Bakambu Duro scored to give Valencia a sensational 2-1 victory.
2024-25, Spain - La Liga
Real - Valencia 1:2 (0:1)
Goals: Diakhaby M., 15 (0:1); Vinícius Júnior, 50 (1:1); Duro, 95 (1:2)
Real: Gonzalez Fran; García Fr. (Camavinga, 77); Rudiger; Modric (Endrick, 77); Tchouaméni; Vazquez L. (Güler A., 85); Diaz Br. (Rodrygo, 57); Bellingham; Valverde F.; Vinícius Júnior (Alaba, 77); Mbappé
Bench: Lunin Andriy; Mestre; Vallejo; Asencio R.
Valencia: Mamardashvili; Mosquera Cr.; Diakhaby M.; Tarrega; Aarons (Duro, 74); Vázquez Je.; Barrenechea (Guillamon, 90); Moreno J. (Pepelu, 74); Almeida D.A. (Pérez Fr., 74); Sadiq U. (Rafa Mir, 59); López D.
Bench: Domenech J.; Dimitrievski; Hernandis; Iranzo; Cordoba I.; Canós
Yellow Cards: Tarrega 10; Sadiq U. 46; Mosquera Cr. 90; Aarons 90
