Through Vinicius Junior's Brace, Real Madrid Draws Valencia 2-2 At Mestalla

Vinicius Junior contributed two goals when Real Madrid matched Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium, Sunday (3/3/2024). (Afrique Sports)

JAKARTA - Two goals from Vinicius Junior led Real Madrid to steal a point from Valencia in the 27th week of the Spanish League at the Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Sunday morning WIB.

In this match Valencia had taken the lead through Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk, but Vini could force the match to end with a score of 2-2, La Liga noted.

Despite only getting one point, Real Madrid are still solid at the top of the Spanish League standings with 66 points 27 matches, while Valencia are in ninth place after scoring 37 points.

Statistically Real Madrid dominates the ball by recording 71 percent, but Valencia is more diligent in threatening by releasing a total of 13 kicks.

In this match Valencia took the initiative to attack first and was able to take the lead in the 27th minute through Hugo Duro's header using Fran Perez's pass.

Only three minutes away, Valencia were able to increase their lead to 2-0 through Roman Yaremchuk's goal after taking advantage of Real Madrid's backline errors.

Real Madrid managed to reduce their gap to 1-2 when they entered extra time in the first half after Rodrygo's pass was converted into a goal by Vinicius Junior.

Entering the second half, Real Madrid took the initiative to attack first and immediately had a chance through Jude Bellingham's kick, but it was blocked by Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Vini managed to make the score back as strong as 2-2 after in the 76th minute Brahim Diaz's cross successfully greeted him with a header that broke into Valencia's goal.

Then there was the sale and purchase of attacks from the two teams, but until the game was over, no additional goals were created. In addition, Real Madrid also had to get a red card that Bellingham received in extra time for the second half because the player issued inappropriate words to the referee.

Furthermore, in the 28th week of the Spanish League, Real Madrid are scheduled to host Celta Vigo, Saturday (10/3), while Valencia will be challenged by Getafe, the day before.