La Liga Saturday Round-Up: Real Madrid Thrash Valencia, Racing Club Win as Osasuna and Espanyol Settle for Draws

Real Madrid cruised to a comfortable victory over Valencia, Real Racing Club came from behind to beat Málaga, while Espanyol and Deportivo shared the spoils and Osasuna snatched a late draw against Athletic Club. Here is how it all unfolded.

Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla. Federico Valverde scored in the 28th minute, Arda Güler made it 2-0 in the 36th, and Kylian Mbappé wrapped it up in the 75th after a neat pass from Güler. Real Madrid had 68% of the ball and 19 shots to Valencia’s 4, with 11 of those on target. Valencia also lost José Luis Gayà to a red card in the 80th minute. Güler was named Player of the Match.

Real Racing Club came from behind to win 2-1 at Málaga. Carlos Dotor put the hosts ahead in the 28th minute, but Iker Luque levelled in the 50th and Yassir Zabiri scored the winner in the 60th. Málaga finished with ten men after Adam Aznou got a second yellow card in the 64th minute. Real Racing Club keeper Julen Agirrezabala made six saves.

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Espanyol and Deportivo de A Coruña played out a 0-0 draw. Espanyol had 64% of the ball and 11 shots to 5, but Deportivo de A Coruña defended well, with 38 clearances, and had the only big chances of the game, both in the first half. Omar El Hilali of Espanyol was the best player on the pitch.

Osasuna and Athletic Club drew 1-1 after a wild finish. Nico Williams put Athletic Club ahead in the 84th minute with a right-footed finish on the break. Alejandro Catena levelled for Osasuna in the 90th minute with a strike that flew past Unai Simón. Athletic Club had the better chances and 61% of the ball, but could not hold on. Dani Vivian was Player of the Match.