Real Madrid continued their winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Valencia on Saturday, February 8, 2026, marking their seventh consecutive league win. Goals from Álvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappé secured the result, but the match was marred by concerning fan behavior. Real Madrid defeated Valencia in a contest that showcased their attacking prowess.
Real Madrid Fan Subjected to Abuse
Late in the match at Mestalla, a Real Madrid fan had his scarf stolen and repeatedly thrown to the ground while also being verbally abused by home supporters. Security and police intervened quickly to prevent the situation from escalating further. As the fan attempted to leave, another spectator tried to strike him and spat on him.
The hostile atmosphere extended beyond the physical altercation, as Valencia fans directed offensive chants at Mbappé throughout the game – a recurrence of similar incidents at the Mestalla, notably the racist abuse directed towards Vinícius in 2023.
Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa chose not to address the incident directly, instead praising Kylian Mbappé, who scored his 23rd league goal of the season.
“He’s an extraordinary talent, and he scored a great goal in the home match as well. We are running out of adjectives to describe him,” Arbeloa said. “We thought we’d never see anyone like Cristiano Ronaldo again, but Mbappé is heading in that direction.”
