​Real Madrid returned to the top of the La Liga standings after a 4-1 home win over Valencia in the 17th round.

Jude BellinghamPhoto: Michael Wyke/AP/Profimedia

Real Madrid – Valencia 4-1, 17th round of La Liga

Bellingham (’25) opened the scoring and remains the top scorer in the Spanish league (13 goals), while Rodrigo (’37) scored his seventh goal.

Valencia reduced the deficit thanks to Morales (’54), but Brahim Diaz (’64) and Modric (’68) set the final score.

After this result, Real Madrid scored 42 points and rose above the unexpected Girona (41 points), who will play Alaves on Monday. Instead, Valencia is in 14th place (16 points).

The result of the match Real Madrid – Valencia:

La Liga standings

1. Real Madrid 42 points

2. Girona 41 (-1 match)

3. Barcelona 35

4. Atletico Madrid 34 (-1 match)

5. Athletic Bilbao 32

6. Real Sociedad 30

7. Betis Sevilla 27 etc.