Valencia v Real Madrid: Matchweek 12 lineups and pre-match updates at the Mestalla

Valencia CF will host Real Madrid at the Mestalla on 7 November 2026 in a LaLiga 2026-27 matchweek 12 fixture, with confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates released ahead of kick-off. Valencia arrive after a 1-0 win over Elche, while Real Madrid come off a Champions League comeback against AEK Athens and a 3-0 league victory over Racing Santander.

Valencia have produced a slow start to the season but recorded a 1-0 victory against Elche to register their second win in Spain's top division this campaign. Javier Aguirre’s squad sit 19th in the table with two wins from 11 matches. Los Ches will play this fixture at home at the Mestalla and will be looking to build on their recent positive result.

Umar Sadiq scored the match-winning goal in Valencia’s 1-0 win over Elche and has now netted two goals in four LaLiga appearances this season. The 29-year-old striker is expected to be a focal point of Valencia’s attack and will once again be looking to step up his game.

Real Madrid have been enjoying a strong run of form, producing a notable comeback to win against AEK Athens in the Champions League and securing a 3-0 victory over Racing Santander in their most recent LaLiga outing. The club remain very much alive in the title race and will be intent on maintaining momentum.

The Jose Mourinho-led side will travel to the Mestalla as the visitors, with the team’s recent results described as a boost to their confidence and motivation ahead of this match. Kylian Mbappe has scored in each of his last six games; the 27-year-old has 12 goals and two assists in 11 Spanish top-division appearances this season and is singled out as a major threat to opponents.

This fixture is part of LaLiga matchweek 12 and carries implications for both clubs: Valencia aim to extend their winning run, while Real Madrid seek to sustain a sequence of results that keeps them competing in the title race.