Match report

Valencia 1–1 Elche: La Liga Match Ends in Stalemate

Valencia
Valencia
1–1
FT
Elche
Elche
Jan 10, 2026

Valencia managed to hold off Elche in a thrilling La Liga encounter, securing a draw with a crucial penalty kick from Pepelu late in the game. Despite early substitutions that disrupted both teams' formations, G. Diangana put Elche ahead with a well-taken goal. Valencia showed determination and resilience, ultimately leveling through their captain's composure from the spot.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Valencia 1–1 Elche
  • • Goal for Elche by G. Diangana (75')
  • • Pepelu scored a penalty for Valencia (87')
  • • T. Correia substituted in early for Valencia at 17'
  • • Elche made multiple substitutions, including A. Pedrosa and M. Neto
  • • Two yellow cards issued to Elche players Alvaro Nunez and V. Chust

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 12 T. Correia (D)
  • 5 C. Tarrega (D)
  • 3 J. Copete (D)
  • 14 J. Gaya (D)
  • 23 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 16 D. Lopez (M)
  • 10 A. Almeida (M)
  • 11 L. Rioja (M)
  • 15 L. Beltran (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 U. Sadiq
  • 7 A. Danjuma
  • 8 J. Guerra
  • 13 C. Rivero
  • 17 L. Ramazani
  • 19 D. Raba
  • 21 J. Vazquez
  • 20 D. Foulquier
  • 22 B. Santamaria
  • 24 E. Comert
  • 28 V. Abril
  • 32 A. Panach

Elche

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dituro (G)
  • 15 A. Nunez (D)
  • 23 V. Chust (D)
  • 6 P. Bigas (D)
  • 21 L. Petrot (D)
  • 8 M. Aguado (M)
  • 11 G. Valera (M)
  • 16 M. Neto (M)
  • 14 A. Febas (M)
  • 7 Y. Santiago (M)
  • 20 A. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 I. Pena
  • 45 A. Iturbe
  • 3 A. Pedrosa
  • 4 B. Diaby
  • 5 F. Redondo Solari
  • 17 Josan
  • 19 G. Diangana
  • 22 D. Affengruber
  • 30 R. Mendoza
  • 32 A. Boayar

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    17' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Correia · On: D. Foulquier
  2. Elche
    60' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Bigas · On: David Affengruber
  3. Elche
    60' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yago Santiago · On: A. Boayar
  4. Elche
    64' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Alvaro Nunez

    Foul

  5. Valencia
    65' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Beltran · On: U. Sadiq
  6. Valencia
    65' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Almeida · On: A. Danjuma
  7. Elche
    73' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    V. Chust

    Foul

  8. Elche
    74' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alvaro Nunez · On: A. Pedrosa
  9. Elche
    74' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Neto · On: G. Diangana
  10. Elche
    75' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Diangana · Assist: A. Pedrosa
  11. Valencia
    77' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ugrinic · On: Javier Guerra
  12. Valencia
    77' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Lopez · On: L. Ramazani
  13. Elche
    83' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Aleix Febas · On: Federico Redondo
  14. Valencia
    87' Valencia Goal · Penalty
    Pepelu
  15. Elche
    90'+5 Elche Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pedrosa

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Elche
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 77% 86%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 312 510
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 1.96 0.16
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 240 437
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Diangana's goal for Elche at 75' shifted momentum in their favor, putting pressure on Valencia to respond.
  • ▸ Pepelu converted a penalty kick for Valencia at 87', securing the draw and maintaining competitive tension until the final whistle.