Real Madrid secured a dramatic victory over Valencia in La Liga, with the match being decided in the final minutes. Vinícius Júnior was sent off after reacting violently towards rival goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

Real Madrid moved top of La Liga in their first game of 2025 after a 2-1 win over Valencia on Friday, but all attention will be on Vinícius Júnior moving forward. Scorer: Duro 27'; Modric 85',

1 - Real Madrid have received more yellow cards by dissent than any other team in LaLiga 2024/25 with eight, three of them by Vinícius Júnior, more than any other player. Nervousness. pic.twitter.com/WkDycPqNpQ

The suspension is a blow to a Real Madrid side that managed just two wins in the four matches Vinícius Júnior missed due to injury this season. The winger leads the team with 14 goals across all competitions and is Carlo Ancelotti's best player in almost every match he plays.

Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe has opened up about what he admires in his attacking partner, Vinicius Junior. Mbappe joined the LaLiga giants last summer on a free transfer after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ended.

Several Real Madrid stars including Luka Modric, Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and more spoke to the club's official media channels and outlined what they are looking to achieve in 2025.

Real Madrid enjoyed a near-perfect 2024, clinching almost every major title they contested, including the prestigious UEFA Champions League. However, they are far from complacent and Kylian Mbappe has now shared his ambitious vision for what he aims to accomplish in 2025.