Hugo Duro’s last-gasp goal for Valencia shocked Real Madrid, dealing a major blow to their La Liga title hopes.
Deep into stoppage time, Rafa Mir delivered a superb cross that Duro nodded in from close range, sealing a dramatic win.
Mouctar Diakhaby had earlier put Valencia ahead, leaping highest to head in Andre Almeida’s delivery.
Madrid’s setback was worsened by Vinicius Jr’s missed penalty minutes before Duro’s strike. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili saved comfortably after Cesar Tarrega was penalized for a foul on Kylian Mbappe in the box.
However, Vinicius redeemed himself shortly after the interval by blasting the ball into the roof of the net to bring Madrid level.
Mbappe had a chance to grab the winner but pushed his effort wide, capping off a frustrating day for the French star and his team.
The defeat leaves Los Blancos three points adrift of leaders Barcelona, who face Real Betis later on Saturday (20:00 BST).
Madrid’s penalty issues continue this season, missing five out of 16 attempts — their worst record since at least the 2013-14 campaign.
With Thibaut Courtois sidelined by a muscle injury and Andriy Lunin nursing a leg issue after the Leganes game, 19-year-old Fran Gonzalez became Madrid’s youngest La Liga debutant goalkeeper since Iker Casillas made his bow at 18 years and 115 days in 1999.
For Valencia, it’s a historic triumph — their first success at the Bernabeu in 17 years.
Next up for Carlo Ancelotti’s side is a Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
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