Match report

Valencia Defeats Espanyol 1-0 in La Liga

Espanyol
Espanyol
0–1
FT
Valencia
Valencia
May 13, 2017

Valencia secured a vital 1-0 victory against Espanyol in a tense La Liga encounter, with José Luis Gayà scoring the decisive goal in the 75th minute. Despite a flurry of yellow cards, Valencia managed to hold on for the win, strengthening their position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Espanyol 0-1 Valencia
  • • Goal: José Luis Gayà (75')
  • • Yellow Cards: Nani (34'), F. Orellana (59'), Álvaro Medrán (81'), Martín Montoya (85')
  • • Substitutions: Espanyol - Marc Navarro for M. Roca (68'), H. Pérez for F. Caicedo (72'), Valencia - E. Garay for Aderllan Santos (46'), C. Soler for F. Orellana (67'), Rodrigo for Munir (86')

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Diego López (G)
  • 23 D. Reyes (D)
  • 12 Aarón Martín (D)
  • 31 Marc Navarro (D)
  • 14 José Jurado (M)
  • 18 Javi Fuego (M)
  • 4 Víctor Sánchez (M)
  • 15 David López (D)
  • 17 H. Pérez (M)
  • 7 Gerard Moreno (F)
  • 11 Léo Baptistão (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Marc Roca
  • 10 F. Caicedo
  • 30 Óscar Melendo
  • 3 Rubén Duarte
  • 5 Víctor Álvarez
  • 22 Álvaro Vázquez
  • 26 Andrés Prieto

Valencia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Jaume Doménech (G)
  • 24 E. Garay (D)
  • 5 E. Mangala (D)
  • 21 Martín Montoya (D)
  • 14 José Gayá (D)
  • 17 Nani (M)
  • 15 F. Orellana (M)
  • 10 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 20 Álvaro Medrán (M)
  • 12 S. Zaza (F)
  • 19 Rodrigo (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Aderllan Santos
  • 18 Carlos Soler
  • 9 Munir
  • 1 Diego Alves
  • 8 E. Pérez
  • 22 Santi Mina
  • 26 Toni Lato

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    34' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    Nani
  2. Valencia
    46' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Garay · On: Aderllan Santos
  3. Valencia
    59' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Orellana
  4. Valencia
    67' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Orellana · On: C. Soler
  5. Espanyol
    68' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marc Navarro · On: M. Roca
  6. Espanyol
    72' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Pérez · On: F. Caicedo
  7. Valencia
    75' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    José Luis Gayà · Assist: D. Parejo
  8. Valencia
    81' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    Álvaro Medrán
  9. Valencia
    85' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    Martín Montoya
  10. Valencia
    86' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Munir

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Valencia
Fouls 19 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 445 478
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 360 377
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of C. Soler for F. Orellana at the 67th minute provided Valencia with more attacking options, leading to their goal 8 minutes later.
  • ▸ José Luis Gayà's goal in the 75th minute was a pivotal moment that tilted the momentum in Valencia's favor, as Espanyol struggled to mount a comeback despite late substitutions.