Real Madrid reversed Valencia Modric: Such a victory will help fight for the championship

In a make-up match of the 12th round of the 2024/25 La Liga season, Real Madrid defeated Valencia 2-1 away from home after Modric and Bellingham scored goals when they were ahead. Real Madrid midfielder Modric said that such a victory would help the team compete for the championship and give the players more confidence.

Valencia defender Foulquier passed the ball to the middle in the 27th minute, Xavi Guerra shot but was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois, and then Duro made a direct shot to help Valencia take the lead 1-0.

In the 60th minute of the second half, Bellingham received a pass from Vinicius and made a through ball, Mbappe scored after receiving the ball, but after the intervention of VAR, it indicated that Mbappe was offside, so the goal was ruled invalid. In the 78th minute, Vinicius pushed down the Valencia goalkeeper and was shown a red card, so Real Madrid could only continue to play with 10 players.

In the 85th minute, Modric received Bellingham's through ball and pushed the ball into the empty goal, helping Real Madrid to tie the score at 1-1. In the second half stoppage time, Guiramón made a mistake, and Bellingham took the opportunity to shoot and score, helping Real Madrid to overtake 2-1.

In the end, Real Madrid reversed Valencia 2-1 away from home and achieved two consecutive victories.

The 39-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Modric said in an interview, "We once again showed the team's extraordinary attitude. We never stopped believing in ourselves. We refused to give up and finally reversed a very difficult game. We played very uncomfortable in the first half, but performed better in the second half. Although we were a little unlucky because of the penalty and the goal that was ruled invalid, we always maintained our belief and finally succeeded in the reversal. Such a victory will help us compete for the championship."

"When we are pushed into a desperate situation, we will show belief and will. This is what the club teaches us, never give up. We have experienced countless games like this, and this way of winning is also very good. Of course, we hope to lock the game earlier and play better, but being able to win in this way will also boost people's confidence."

Modric also shared, "We pressed very well, never stopped fighting and kept believing. Brahim Dias won the ball back and Bellingham made a beautiful through ball. Compared to completing the pass, the shot was much easier."