VALENCIA NEWS

Pepelu - Completes two-game ban Pepelu completed his two-game suspension and will be available for Friday's match at Mallorca.

Impact Pepelu was sent off with a straight red card in the 3-2 loss to Las Palmas back on Oct. 21, and with Valencia having played two games since then, he's now eligible to return. The talented playmaker has been ever-present in the starting lineup for Valencia this season and should recover his role in the XI straight away.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valencia honors flood victims in 1st game back at stadium since the natural disaster

Valencia fans and players wept when the club honored the more than 200 victims of last month’s flash floods as soccer returned to Mestalla Stadium on Saturday

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Lopez - Strikes against Betis Lopez scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-2 win over Betis.

Impact Lopez found the back of the net in the 56th minute scoring Valencia's final goal while tying for the team-high with three shots. The goal was the first since August for Lopez who has started back-to-back matches after appearing from the bench in two matches prior.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Creates three chances Rioja took an off target shot, crossed three times (one accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Betis.

Impact Rioja was held off the scoresheet, but led Valencia with three chances created in the match. The attacker hasn't had a goal involvement since September, but has combined for 20 crosses over his last three starts as a regular in the XI for Valencia.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Concedes twice in win Mamardashvili allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 4-2 win over Betis.

Impact Mamardashvili allowed a goal in each half, but was backed with four goals as Valencia came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Involved in three of four goals Duro scored twice and had an assist with his lone chance created while taking three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 4-2 win over Betis.

Impact Duro set up Cesar Tarrega in the eighth minute before scoring himself in the 50th and 53rd while leading Valencia with three shots in the match. The goal involvements were the first since August for Duro despite being a locked in starter for Valencia when fit.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Tarrega - Scores with lone shot Tarrega scored a goal with his lone shot while making nine clearances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Betis.

Impact Tarrega opened the scoring with a goal after eight minutes while leading Valencia with nine clearances in the match. Both of the defender's goals have come across his last three matches to go along with four tackles and 15 clearances over that stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javier Guerra Moreno - Assists, provides defensively Guerra had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot, crossing once inaccurately, making three interceptions and eight tackles (winning four) during Sa...

Impact Guerra set up Hugo Duro in the 53rd minute assisting Valencia's fourth goal while leading his side in interceptions and tackles. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Guerra who has combined for 12 tackles and six clearances over his last two starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Vazquez - Fit for Betis match Vazquez (thigh) is a bench option for Saturday's game versus Beits.

Impact Vazquez took advantage of the break to recover after sitting out three matches. He'll be eased into action after starting consistently in the early going. He has logged seven crosses (one accurate), six tackles (five won) and 10 clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Starting versus Betis Duro (groin) is getting the nod in Saturday's match against Betis.

Impact Duro picked up a minor injury in the last game but has been able to shake it off during the stoppage and will record his fifth consecutive start. He has registered two shots (zero on target), three key passes and one cross (zero on target) during the recent run.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Still working on recovery Mir (quadriceps) is still working on his recovery as he is expected to remain out for the time being. "He [Mir] is undergoing a recovery process, and there is usually a gap between...

Impact Mir is continuing his recovery from a quad injury as he aims to train with the team in the next week or two. This will likely keep him out until December, the earliest. He's been out since August as he struggles to return to fitness while also dealing with off the field issues at the same time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maximiliano Caufriez - Out with foot injury Caufriez will not be an option for Saturday's match against Real Betis with a foot injury, per Xema Tarazona of El Desmarque.

Impact Caufriez made his season debut on Oct 27, playing the entire 90 minutes at center back. He had been an unused sub his previous six games, just making his La Liga debut since signing on from Clermon Foot over the summer.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A big change is coming to S.F.'s controversial Valencia Street bicycle lane The polarizing center-running bike lane on a section of Valencia Street in San Francisco will be scrapped and replaced with protected bike l...

5 DAYS AGO • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Mouctar Diakhaby - Working with ball Diakhaby (knee) was shown training with a ball, according to his club.

Impact Diakhaby continues to make progress in his return to play, with the defender now having trained with a ball after being on grass for around the past month. This is positive news for him, although he needs more time, likely still missing out until December. That said, expect him to make his season debut before the new year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid and AC Milan pay tribute to victims of deadly Valencia floods in Champions League match

Real Madrid and AC Milan have honored the victims of the deadly floods in Valencia before their Champions League match

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Last-place Valencia focused on helping victims of the deadly floods in Spain

Valencia has had to turn its focus away from soccer amid one of its worst starts to a Spanish league and with its Singaporean owner enduring continued criticism by its fans

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hugo Duro - Suffers groin injury Duro picked up a groin injury and is out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Duro will be heading to the sidelines for a spell of time, suffering a groin injury in Sunday's match against Getafe. The club has yet to announce an exact return date, although he can be expected to return within the next two to three weeks, likely missing out until after the international break. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Dani Gomez or Andre Almeida as his likely replacements.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Out for season with ACL injury Correia suffered an ACL injury in his left knee and will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season, the club announced Monday.

Impact The full-back suffered the injury in the early stages of the second half in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Getafe, and further exams taken Monday confirmed the severity of the injury. Correia will end the season having made nine starts across 11 appearances, and Valencia will have to rely on their defensive depth to cover the flanks, as Correia was able to play both on the right and left indistinctively.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Contributes defensively Duro blocked a shot and made three tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Duro was held off the scoresheet, but contributed defensively leading Valencia in both blocks and tackles. The attacker hasn't had a goal involvement since August, registering just two shots in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Mosquera - Makes 11 clearances Mosquera made an interception, a tackle and 11 clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Mosquera was a part of the Valencia back line that didn't allow a goal from open play leading the team with 11 clearances. The centerback has combined for four tackles and 18 clearances over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Only beaten from the spot Mamardashvili allowed a goal while making four saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Mamardashvili allowed the game tying goal from the penalty spot in the 90th minute as Valencia split the points with Getafe on Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for seven saves and a clean sheet over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE