VALENCIA NEWS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scores with lone shot Barrenechea scored a goal with his lone shot while making two interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Barrenechea found the back of the net in the 36th minute opening the scoring in the match while tying for the team-high in interceptions. The goal was Barrenechea's first in La Liga as he's started back-to-back matches in midfield for Valencia.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in defeat Gaya assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Gaya made his season debut as he entered the match in the 66th minute of play. He did not waste any time making his mark on the score sheet as he picked up his first assist by delivering a cross towards Cesar Tarrega, who headed it home in second half extra time.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in defeat Tarrega scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 3-2 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Tarrega buried his first of the season as he knocked in a header, assisted by Jose Gaya during second half extra time. Tarrega also registered a season-high two shots in the match, while he tallied his first shot on target of the season. On the other hand, this marked the third time in eight appearances that he did not account for a tackle won.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in defeat Mamardashvili recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-2 defeat against Las Palmas.

Impact This marked the second time in the last three games and third time in the last five that Mamardashvili conceded three goals. On the other hand, it also marked the fifth time 10 appearances this season that he registered at least three saves. Up next for Valencia is a meeting with Getafe FC on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Monday Pepelu was shown a straight red card and sent off during Monday's clash with Las Palmas.

Impact Pepelu will miss at least two matches after being shown a red card, ruling him out against Getafe and Real Madrid. Enzo Barrenechea or Andre Almeida could be in line for more minutes while Pepelu is suspended, though neither is a complete replacement.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Option as expected Gaya (quadriceps) is on the bench for Monday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Gaya was medically cleared earlier in the week so he was expected to be back on the team sheet Monday, earning a spot on the bench to make his season debut. He will hope to test his legs before possibly getting the start next match, as he did start in 22 of his 24 appearances last campaign and has been a regular starter for the club since 2016.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Las Palmas Domenech (quadriceps) is on the bench for Monday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Domenech trained with the group recently, so his addition to the team sheet Monday is no surprise. It is great news to see the goalie fit, although he is likely to barely see time this season, currently sitting third in line for the starting spot in net.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Absence longer than expected Mir (quadriceps/personal) will not return to the squad in the coming weeks, manager Ruben Baraja told media during the pre-match press conference before Monday's match against Las...

Impact The striker has had a tumultuous season due to off-field issues while also dealing with a quadriceps injury, though it seems the injury is now in the rearview for the striker. It seems as if the earliest Mir could return to the side might be after the November international break, but it seems this is a fluid situation given all the things that have happened over recent months.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Medically cleared Gaya (quadriceps) has been medically cleared to play again, according to his club.

Impact Gaya looks to be set to make his season debut soon, as he is now set for a return after being cleared of his quadriceps injury. He will return to Valencia from Finland in the coming days, immediately starting group training once he is back in Spain. This leaves him as an option for Monday's match against Las Palams, possibly seeing the start in his return but more likely working his way in off the bench.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mexico Player Ratings: A Disappointing 2–2 Draw vs. Valencia The Mexican National Team drew against La Liga’s Valencia with a performance that left a lot to be desired.

OCTOBER 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Keeps up with work on grass Diakhaby (knee) has been running and doing dynamic work on the grass in his recovery from surgery,

Impact Diakhaby has been working on his come back to the pitch after undergoing two knee surgery earlier in the year. He is still a few weeks away, as the defender will aim for a return in November, the earliest. Diakhaby made 12 starts in 14 appearances in 2023/24, scoring a goal with 60 clearances.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia monitoring situation of fans reportedly detained in Singapore after criticizing club owner

Spanish soccer club Valencia said Tuesday it was in contact with the Spanish embassy in Singapore to monitor the situation of two of its fans reportedly detained there for criticiz...

OCTOBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five clearances in draw Cristhian Mosquera generated one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw against Leganes.

Impact Mosquera was a big part of Valencia's defensive effort as he made five clearances while helping them secure their third clean sheet over the past four games. The clearances set a new season-high for the defender.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE