Real MadridCarlo Ancelotti said before their clash at Mestalla that he would remind his players that his side had twice been beaten after the Christmas break in recent years. They got

Real Madrid can seize top spot in La Liga on Friday if they win their game in hand away at Valencia's Mestalla venue. The hosts are second to bottom in Spain't topflight while the visitors only need a point to hit the summit.

Real Madrid will take on Valencia in their rescheduled fixture in La Liga on January 3 at the Mestalla as both sides look to secure crucial points in La Liga.