The Super Eagles striker, who was not named in Eric Chelle’s squad for Tanzania, was replaced by Dani Gómez before Kylian Mbappé sealed the win for José Mourinho’s side.
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Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was in action as Valencia lost 3-0 at home to Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday night, November 7. The result at the Mestalla extended Real Madrid’s winning run and put them level on points with leaders Barcelona.
It was Sadiq’s fifth appearance of the season for Valencia, and he has two goals so far. He put in a decent 59-minute shift up front before coach Javier Aguirre replaced him with Dani Gómez.
Real Madrid took control early and broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. Captain Federico Valverde reacted quickest after a Kylian Mbappé free-kick came back off the wall, and he drilled a low strike into the bottom corner from 20 yards.
Madrid doubled their lead eight minutes later. Jude Bellingham worked his way to the baseline and chipped a cutback that took a deflection, and Arda Güler volleyed home from six yards. Güler then turned provider in the 75th minute, threading a pass for Mbappé, who rounded the goalkeeper to score his 13th league goal of the season.
The defeat came after a better week for Valencia. They beat Elche 1-0 in the previous round, with Sadiq scoring the decisive goal off the bench in what was his first appearance under Aguirre, and they had hoped to win back-to-back league games for the first time since May.
Sadiq’s Season In Spain
Sadiq has been a useful option for Valencia again this term. His winner against Elche was the highlight of his season so far, and Aguirre praised him as a special player before the Real Madrid game.
The performance also comes at a time when the Super Eagles striker has been left out of Eric Chelle’s squad for the double-header against Tanzania. Fans who follow Nigeria’s forwards can check the Bet9ja promotion for La Liga weekends before the next round of games.
Sadiq has a good history against this opponent. He was part of the Valencia side that won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in April 2025, the club’s first win at that ground in 17 years.
This time the task was far harder. Real Madrid had won seven straight games in all competitions before the match, including a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at the end of October, and they showed that form at the Mestalla.
Valencia’s last win over Real Madrid at the Mestalla came in the 2022/23 season, and they lost both league meetings last term. Readers who like to learn how offers work can read the Bet9ja referral code for beginners while they follow the Spanish league.
What Comes Next
The domestic schedule now pauses for the November international break. For Valencia, it offers a chance to regroup after a heavy home defeat and to think about how to turn their season around.
For Real Madrid, the win keeps the pressure on Barcelona, who face Atlético Madrid on Sunday night. A strong run before the break could make the title race one of the most exciting in years.
Sadiq will hope to keep scoring and keep his name in the conversation. New Bet9ja users can look at Bet9ja’s YOHAIG La Liga offer as they follow his progress in Spain.
📌 Did You Know?
- Real Madrid scored twice in eight minutes, through Valverde in the 28th and Güler in the 36th.
- Mbappé’s goal was his 13th in La Liga this season.
- Valencia’s last win over Real Madrid at the Mestalla came in the 2022/23 season.
- Valencia lost both league meetings with Real Madrid in 2025/26.
- Sadiq’s winner against Elche came in his first appearance under Javier Aguirre.
