Valencia - Real Madrid live | The match begins at Mestalla

The match between Valencia and Real Madrid has started at Mestalla, with Mourinho fielding a similar lineup to the previous classic, except for Courtois in goal. Real Madrid aims for a victory to close in on the league lead, while Valencia, under Aguirre, seeks to escape the relegation zone after their recent win against Elche. Valencia is playing defensively with a five-man backline, and the match begins with a tribute to Jesús de Miguel, a player who recently passed away. This match marks Vinicius's last suspension game before returning after the international break.

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