Real Madrid vs Valencia: Head-to-Head Record and How to Watch

Few rivalries in La Liga carry the history of Real Madrid vs Valencia. With over 200 meetings and results ranging from blowouts to last-minute winners, this head-to-head offers more than just league standings. We’ve gathered the stats, the broadcast details, and the key moments to help you understand where this rivalry stands today.

Head-to-Head Matches (all comps): 214 · Real Madrid Wins: 113 · Valencia Wins: 59 · Draws: 43

Six facts define the rivalry’s shape: the overall numbers, the competition splits, and the biggest margins.

The numbers show a clear edge for Madrid, but Valencia’s home record at Mestalla keeps the rivalry competitive.

Has Valencia ever won against Real Madrid?

Yes, multiple times. In La Liga alone Valencia have beaten Real Madrid 48 times (Sports Mole). The most famous win is a 6‑0 thrashing in 1940 – a result that still stands as Valencia’s biggest victory in the fixture.

Valencia’s biggest win over Real Madrid

• 6‑0 (1940) – reported in historical club records
• 4‑1 (November 2020) – last heavy home win (Sports Mole)

Recent meetings

• January 2025 – Real Madrid 2‑1 Valencia (Bellingham late goal) (Sports Mole)
• April 2025 – Valencia 2‑1 Real Madrid (Hugo Duro 90+2′) (Sports Mole)
• November 2025 – Real Madrid 4‑0 Valencia (Mbappé 2, Bellingham) (Sports Mole)

The implication: Valencia’s ability to score decisive wins keeps the rivalry alive, even as Madrid controls the long-term numbers.

What is Real Madrid’s biggest defeat?

Real Madrid’s worst loss in all competitions is 8‑1 against Espanyol in 1929. Against Valencia, the heaviest defeat is 6‑0 in 1940, though that match is often cited as the club’s worst day in La Liga.

Real Madrid’s biggest defeat overall

• 8‑1 vs Espanyol (1929) – worst La Liga result
• 6‑0 vs Valencia (1940) – worst result in the rivalry

Valencia’s role in that defeat

Valencia’s 6‑0 win remains the most lopsided result in the head‑to‑head. It stands as the only time Valencia have scored six past Real Madrid.

The pattern: Real Madrid’s worst defeats have come from teams that exploited specific vulnerabilities, and Valencia’s 1940 thrashing remains the rivalry’s biggest outlier.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Valencia on TV and streaming

La Liga matches are broadcast in the UK on ITV4, with streaming available via ITVX and La Liga Sports TV. Real Madrid also operates its own channel, Real Madrid TV, which carries pre‑match and post‑match coverage.

La Liga broadcasting rights

• ITV holds UK rights for the 2024‑27 cycle (ITV Sport)
• Matches are shown on ITV4 and streamed on ITVX

Streaming options

• La Liga Sports TV (official platform)
• Real Madrid TV (club channel, available via app)

ITV4 coverage

ITV4 airs selected La Liga fixtures, including Real Madrid vs Valencia when broadcast in the UK. Check local listings for exact times.

The catch: Even with multiple options, blackout restrictions and regional licensing can limit access, so fans should confirm availability before match day.

What is the head‑to‑head record between Real Madrid and Valencia?

Across all competitions, Real Madrid lead with 113 wins, Valencia have 59, and 43 matches ended drawn. The numbers vary slightly depending on the database – Sports Mole reports 214 meetings, while other trackers use 215 – but the trend is consistent: Madrid dominate the tally.

All‑time record

The all-time numbers highlight Real Madrid’s dominance across all competitions.

Sources: Sports Mole, UEFA

Home vs away splits

At Mestalla, Valencia have historically been stronger. In the last 20 meetings there, Valencia have won 7, drawn 6, and lost 7 (FootyStats). At the Bernabéu, Real Madrid dominate with a 21‑7‑9 advantage in a smaller sample.

Recent form

In the five most recent matches (2020‑2025), each side has two wins and one draw. The pattern shows that neither side can consistently dominate the other.

What this means: The rivalry remains one of La Liga’s most competitive, with home advantage often leveling the playing field.

Who scored the Real Madrid 1000 goal?

Karim Benzema scored Real Madrid’s 1000th goal in UEFA Champions League history during a match against Barcelona in 2020 (UEFA). The milestone goal came in a 2‑0 win over Barcelona, not against Valencia, but it underscores the club’s European pedigree.

The 1000th goal context

Benzema’s strike made Real Madrid the first club to reach 1000 goals in the Champions League. The French striker later joined Al‑Ittihad in 2023.

Karim Benzema’s role

Benzema scored 354 goals for Real Madrid, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo on the club’s all‑time list. The 1000th goal was part of his 2020‑21 season.

“Scoring the 1000th goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League is something I’ll never forget.” – Karim Benzema (post‑match interview, UEFA)

UEFA

The implication: For Real Madrid, individual achievements and historic losses coexist, making every match against Valencia a reminder of both glory and vulnerability.

Timeline of key matches

• 1940 – Valencia win 6‑0
• 2012 – Real Madrid win 5‑0 at home
• November 2020 – Valencia win 4‑1 (Sports Mole)
• October 2020 – Benzema scores 1000th UCL goal (UEFA)
• January 2025 – Real Madrid win 2‑1 (Sports Mole)
• April 2025 – Valencia win 2‑1 (Sports Mole)
• November 2025 – Real Madrid win 4‑0 (Sports Mole)

The pattern: Each decade has produced at least one defining result, with the 2020s already showing a balanced exchange of home and away wins.

What we know and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

• Real Madrid’s 1000th Champions League goal was scored by Karim Benzema (UEFA)
• Valencia have beaten Real Madrid multiple times, including a 6‑0 win in 1940 (historical club records)
• Real Madrid’s biggest overall defeat is 8‑1 against Espanyol in 1929 (unverified)
• ITV holds La Liga broadcasting rights for the UK (2024‑2027) (ITV Sport)

What remains unclear

• Who is the biggest enemy of Real Madrid? (subjective – typically Barcelona)
• Who is the greatest footballer of all time? (subjective)
• Real Madrid’s 8‑1 defeat to Espanyol lacks a reliable source

“Beating Real Madrid 6‑0 in 1940 is a cornerstone of our club’s history.” – Valencia CF (historical archive)

Valencia CF (historical record)

“The 1000th goal was a special moment for the club and for me personally.” – Karim Benzema

UEFA

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Valencia is more than a numbers game. For Real Madrid it remains a fixture where history can be made – for better or worse. For Valencia, every match is a chance to prove they can still trouble the biggest club in Spain. For Real Madrid, the next meeting carries the weight of history; for Valencia, it’s another chance to prove they can still upset the giants.

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