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Valencia end Real Madrid's world record push

Valencia have shocked Real Madrid 2-1 at the Mestalla.

Los Che ended Real Madrid's winning streak two shy of the world record as they came from behind to win 2-1.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Madrid the lead with an early penalty, but Valencia turned the match on its head with goals from Antonio Barragan and Nicolas Otamendi early in the second half.

Madrid were hunting a 23rd straight win as they closed in on Coritiba's world record of 24 in a row, but Valencia's impressive home record - only Barcelona have won at the Mestalla this season - proved their undoing.

Real coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "It was a defeat that came after stringing together 22 straight wins. It was bound to come sooner or later.

"We were playing well before the run and we are also going to play well after it."

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