Real Madrid defeated Valencia in their La Liga clash on Sunday afternoon with a comfortable 2-0 win. The victory was a much-needed boost for the reigning champions as they look to maintain their position at the top of the league table.

The match started off well for Real Madrid, who took the lead after just eight minutes through a clinical finish from Karim Benzema. However, Valencia fought back and equalized shortly before half-time through a goal from Joao Pedro.

Despite being level, Real Madrid remained composed and managed to regain control of the game after the break. And it was their captain, Sergio Ramos, who put Real Madrid ahead once again with a powerful header in the 56th minute.

And just five minutes later, Isak, the Swedish striker who has been in sensational form this season, scored his third consecutive goal, making it 2-1 in favor of Real Madrid. It was a hat-trick for the player who has already scored six goals in all competitions this season.

Valencia tried hard to get back into the game but Real Madrid's defense stood firm and kept them at bay. The result was a clear statement that Real Madrid is not going anywhere anytime soon and will continue to be one of the dominant forces in Spanish football.