In an intense and dramatic match at Mestalla, an unprecedented refereeing decision by Gil Manzano prevented Real Madrid from securing a crucial victory against Valencia. With the score tied at 2-2 in the dying seconds, Real Madrid thought they had sealed the win with a last-gasp goal from Bellingham. However, Manzano disallowed the goal, blowing the final whistle while the ball was still in the air.

The LaLiga leaders had fought back from a 2-0 deficit, displaying their resilience and determination. The match began with Real Madrid dominating possession but it was Valencia who took the lead in the 27th minute through Hugo Duro's clinical finish. Things went from bad to worse for Real Madrid just two minutes later when Yaremchuk found the back of the net, beating Lunin in a one-on-one situation.

However, Real Madrid did not back down and launched a spirited comeback. They had a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit when Valverde's powerful shot was brilliantly saved by Mamardashvili in the 41st minute. The first half ended with a glimmer of hope for Real Madrid as Vini Jr. capitalised on a chaotic goalmouth scramble to make it 2-1 in stoppage time.

After the break, Real Madrid increased the tempo and forced Valencia to defend deeper. Their pressure paid off in the 70th minute when Brahim delivered a perfectly placed cross, which was expertly headed home by Vini Jr., restoring parity at 2-2. The momentum swung in Real Madrid's favor, and they continued to push for the winner they deserved.

As the clock ticked down, the final dramatic twist occurred. Carvajal crossed the ball into the box, and Bellingham rose highest to head it into the net. However, Manzano's controversial decision to blow the final whistle while the ball was in the air dashed Real Madrid's hopes of securing all three points. VAR reviewed the situation, and Manzano, after a warning from the VAR referee, ultimately corrected his initial erroneous decision.

Real Madrid will leave Mestalla feeling frustrated, having put in a spirited performance to overcome a two-goal deficit. Despite their resilience, they were denied victory by an unprecedented officiating error. Nevertheless, their comeback displays their determination to fight for the LaLiga title.

The result leaves Real Madrid at the top of the table with x points, while Valencia sits in x position. Both teams will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures as the LaLiga season continues.