La Liga: Real Madrid failed to end their year with a win after 1-1 draw at Elche, while Atletico Madrid beat Getafe 1-0 to extend their lead at the top.
Real Madrid registered an impressive victory over Valencia that reduces their deficit to two points behind Barcelona, who play away at Sevilla on Friday.
Real Madrid have taken maximum points from their opening 3 fixtures in contrast to the same point last season when they were already 5 behind Barcelona.
Marco Asensio entered the game at the start of the second half and scored less than two minutes in before adding another in the 56th minute.
