Real Madrid 3-1 Valencia: Andersson runs the show
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19 Sept 2026Real Madrid 3-1 Valencia: Andersson runs the show
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-1 in Liga F Moeve Round 4 at Ciudad Real Madrid, a result that matched the pattern on the stats sheet. Elisa Senß opened the scoring on 26 minutes and Felicia Schröder doubled it at 31, both from tidy, well-worked moves. Valencia replied on 69 with a sharp Danielle Marcano header, before Athenea del Castillo sealed it at 90+4. If you like numbers with your football, this one had plenty, and Sofascore has them all on the full match page.
The win felt built on control. Real Madrid owned 70% possession, out-shot Valencia 16-6 and posted a 1.60 xG to 0.65. It was as routine as 3-1s get, helped by a back line that circulated the ball well and a midfield that won most battles on the ground.
Madrid set the tone early
From kick-off, Real Madrid’s structure and tempo penned Valencia in. The first half finished 2-0 and the team stats explain why: 79% possession, seven shots to one and a 1.06 to 0.02 edge in expected goals before the break. Final-third entries were 48 to 17, giving Real repeated looks at the box. The hosts also hit five shots inside the area to Valencia’s zero in that period. A 4-3-3 against a 5-4-1 meant Madrid’s full-backs and midfielders always had a spare pass on.
The opener came from quick, direct support play. Lineth Beerensteyn combined and then slipped the final ball into Senß, who finished low for 1-0 at 26. Five minutes later, the second arrived via a vintage delivery: Bella Andersson advanced and whipped in a measured cross that Schröder met first time at the far post. Madrid were flagged offside three times in the half, a small price for persistent runs behind a deep block. With Valencia limited to clearing their lines, the tone was set.
What the numbers say
Across 90 minutes, the shot map and passing volume were emphatic. Real Madrid led 16-6 in total shots, 6-3 on target and 11-3 for shots inside the box. xG finished 1.60 to 0.65, while expected goals on target read 2.41 to 0.60. The ball lived in Valencia’s half for long spells, with 87 final-third entries to 48 and 21 touches in the box to eight.
Possession and circulation told their own story: 513 passes to 213, with 454 accurate for Madrid and 143 for Valencia. The hosts also completed 31 of 49 long balls (63%), stretching the back five when needed. Valencia crossed more efficiently on the day, completing four of 13 (31%) to Madrid’s four of 25 (16%), but they simply had fewer attacks to feed. Defensively, Madrid won 95% of their tackles (19/20) and 59% of their ground duels, while Valencia dominated in the air at 62% and led clearances 26-18. In short, Madrid controlled the game on the deck; Valencia survived it with aerials, clearances and discipline around their box.
Second-half swing and subs
Valencia adjusted after the interval and made it a more balanced contest. Second-half xG tilted almost even the other way (0.53 to 0.63), Valencia produced two big chances and the duels evened up in the air. Their goal at 69 felt earned: Sara Tamarit delivered from a corner phase, and Danielle Marcano’s header found the low center of the net. That lifted the visitors, who also edged crosses 4/12 in the half, and they kept Madrid honest on restarts.
Madrid’s bench then provided the finish. Athenea del Castillo entered on 69 and scored at 90+4 with her only shot on target, after a smart assist from Andreia Jacinto. Jacinto added ball security and final-third passes, going 17/19 with a key pass after coming on. Eva Maria Navarro was spotless at 22/22 passing with a key pass, and Janou Levels chipped in three tackles won from three to steady the right side. On the Valencia bench, Marcano made the headline impact with the goal, while Debora García and Amanda Mbadi helped carry the late defensive load.
MVP: Bella Andersson’s complete performance
Real Madrid’s lead conductor was Andersson, whose Sofascore Rating hit 9.2. She completed 109 passes at 97/109 accuracy, including nine of 14 long balls, and delivered the assist for Schröder’s strike. Her distribution wasn’t just safe; it was incisive, with a match-high 0.59 expected assists and one big chance created. She led all players with 124 touches and carried the ball 37 times for 403 meters, pushing Madrid upfield with 247 meters of progressive distance.
Defensively, she cleared eight times and added five recoveries plus a clean 1/1 tackle. This was a center-back performance that blended control, progression and a telling final ball. Nearby in the ratings, Senß posted a 9.0 with a goal and all-round midfield work, while captain Maëlle Lakrar’s 8.2 reflected assured passing and key interventions. Still, no one matched Andersson’s two-way influence on the game state.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Bella Andersson topped the match at 9.2. Fans agreed: she received 59 of 94 votes. Both the Sofascore Rating leader and the fans’ pick were the same player, which feels just about right for this one. Track player votes and ratings on the Liga F Moeve hub on Sofascore.
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Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-1 in Liga F Moeve Round 4 at Ciudad Real Madrid, a result that matched the pattern on the stats sheet. Elisa Senß opened the scoring on 26 minutes and Felicia Schröder doubled it at 31, both from tidy, well-worked moves. Valencia replied on 69 with a sharp Danielle Marcano header, before Athenea del Castillo sealed it at 90+4. If you like numbers with your football, this one had plenty, and Sofascore has them all on the full match page.
The win felt built on control. Real Madrid owned 70% possession, out-shot Valencia 16-6 and posted a 1.60 xG to 0.65. It was as routine as 3-1s get, helped by a back line that circulated the ball well and a midfield that won most battles on the ground.
Madrid set the tone early
From kick-off, Real Madrid’s structure and tempo penned Valencia in. The first half finished 2-0 and the team stats explain why: 79% possession, seven shots to one and a 1.06 to 0.02 edge in expected goals before the break. Final-third entries were 48 to 17, giving Real repeated looks at the box. The hosts also hit five shots inside the area to Valencia’s zero in that period. A 4-3-3 against a 5-4-1 meant Madrid’s full-backs and midfielders always had a spare pass on.
The opener came from quick, direct support play. Lineth Beerensteyn combined and then slipped the final ball into Senß, who finished low for 1-0 at 26. Five minutes later, the second arrived via a vintage delivery: Bella Andersson advanced and whipped in a measured cross that Schröder met first time at the far post. Madrid were flagged offside three times in the half, a small price for persistent runs behind a deep block. With Valencia limited to clearing their lines, the tone was set.
What the numbers say
Across 90 minutes, the shot map and passing volume were emphatic. Real Madrid led 16-6 in total shots, 6-3 on target and 11-3 for shots inside the box. xG finished 1.60 to 0.65, while expected goals on target read 2.41 to 0.60. The ball lived in Valencia’s half for long spells, with 87 final-third entries to 48 and 21 touches in the box to eight.
Possession and circulation told their own story: 513 passes to 213, with 454 accurate for Madrid and 143 for Valencia. The hosts also completed 31 of 49 long balls (63%), stretching the back five when needed. Valencia crossed more efficiently on the day, completing four of 13 (31%) to Madrid’s four of 25 (16%), but they simply had fewer attacks to feed. Defensively, Madrid won 95% of their tackles (19/20) and 59% of their ground duels, while Valencia dominated in the air at 62% and led clearances 26-18. In short, Madrid controlled the game on the deck; Valencia survived it with aerials, clearances and discipline around their box.
Second-half swing and subs
Valencia adjusted after the interval and made it a more balanced contest. Second-half xG tilted almost even the other way (0.53 to 0.63), Valencia produced two big chances and the duels evened up in the air. Their goal at 69 felt earned: Sara Tamarit delivered from a corner phase, and Danielle Marcano’s header found the low center of the net. That lifted the visitors, who also edged crosses 4/12 in the half, and they kept Madrid honest on restarts.
Madrid’s bench then provided the finish. Athenea del Castillo entered on 69 and scored at 90+4 with her only shot on target, after a smart assist from Andreia Jacinto. Jacinto added ball security and final-third passes, going 17/19 with a key pass after coming on. Eva Maria Navarro was spotless at 22/22 passing with a key pass, and Janou Levels chipped in three tackles won from three to steady the right side. On the Valencia bench, Marcano made the headline impact with the goal, while Debora García and Amanda Mbadi helped carry the late defensive load.
MVP: Bella Andersson’s complete performance
Real Madrid’s lead conductor was Andersson, whose Sofascore Rating hit 9.2. She completed 109 passes at 97/109 accuracy, including nine of 14 long balls, and delivered the assist for Schröder’s strike. Her distribution wasn’t just safe; it was incisive, with a match-high 0.59 expected assists and one big chance created. She led all players with 124 touches and carried the ball 37 times for 403 meters, pushing Madrid upfield with 247 meters of progressive distance.
Defensively, she cleared eight times and added five recoveries plus a clean 1/1 tackle. This was a center-back performance that blended control, progression and a telling final ball. Nearby in the ratings, Senß posted a 9.0 with a goal and all-round midfield work, while captain Maëlle Lakrar’s 8.2 reflected assured passing and key interventions. Still, no one matched Andersson’s two-way influence on the game state.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Bella Andersson topped the match at 9.2. Fans agreed: she received 59 of 94 votes. Both the Sofascore Rating leader and the fans’ pick were the same player, which feels just about right for this one. Track player votes and ratings on the Liga F Moeve hub on Sofascore.