Valencia CF claimed a very important 1-0 win against Real Sociedad at EA Sports Laliga Matchday 20, held at the Mestalla on Sunday. The team continues to show collective improvement, driven through strong functionality from the start of finishing, the relentless of their enthusiasts and the feisty first-half assist from Hugo Duro. With this victory, Valencia CF now look at their next game against FC Barcelona on Sunday at 21:00.
From the outset, Valencia CF displayed strong competitive energy, determined to take all three points. The first chance came early as Javi Guerra broke down the right wing, delivering a cross that Diego López headed just wide of the post.
After that initial warning, Javi Guerra once again threatened, but Real Sociedad responded with a dangerous counterattack. Visiting striker Oskarsson found himself one-on-one with Mamardashvili but missed the target, much to Valencia’s relief.
Valencia CF had a first promising half, proceeding to the competitive way they showed in the parties opposed to Real Madrid and Sevilla FC. Around 30 minutes, Hugo Hard broke the impasse, turning a low network flow crossing (1-0).
Shortly after, Real Sociedad pressed an equalizer, creating several harmful opportunities in a single sequence. However, Valencia’s defense remained firm, getting rid of the ball and now its progress, the first part that ends with the score in its favor.
In the second half, Real Sociedad intensified their efforts to level the match. As the Basque side gained momentum, it became increasingly crucial for Valencia to score a second goal. Around the hour mark, Valencia came close when Luis Rioja reached the byline and delivered a cross that Hugo Duro was unable to finish due to a slip under pressure. Moments later, Brais Méndez responded with a shot that narrowly missed Mamardashvili’s goal.
Valencia CF sought greater control and possession, prompting Carlos Corberán to introduce Pepelu. Shortly after coming on, Pepelu intercepted a ball that sparked a counterattack led by Gayà, leaving Hugo Duro one-on-one with Remiro. However, the Real Sociedad goalkeeper denied him, and in the 86th minute, he also thwarted Javi Guerra’s effort to secure the victory.
The hard victory represents a step ahead for Valencia CF Bajo Carlos Corberán, which appears progress in functionality and results.
1. VALENCIA CF: Mamardashvili, Foulquier, Cristhian Mosquera, César Tárrega, Gayà, Enzo Barrenechea, Javi Guerra, André Almeida (Pepelu, 67’), Diego López (Fran Pérez, 58’), Luis Rioja (Sergi C. Tenés, 75’), Hugo Duro.
0. REAL SOCIEDAD: Remiro, Aritz, Zubeldia, Pacheco (Olasagasti, 46’), Aguerd, Zubimendi, Sergio Gómez, Brais Méndez (Sucic, 73’), Javi López (Barrenetxea, 62’), Becker (Take Kubo, 62’), Oskarsson (Oyarzabal, 73’).
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