Match report

Valencia Defeats Espanyol 3-2 in Thrilling La Liga Match

Valencia
Valencia
3–2
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
Jan 24, 2026

Valencia emerged victorious in a high-stakes battle against Espanyol, securing a 3-2 win that kept them competitive in La Liga. Highlighted by early strikes from H. Duro and late contributions from L. Ramazani, Valencia demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen to overcome Espanyol's spirited resistance.

Key Facts

  • • H. Duro opened the scoring for Valencia in the 15th minute with an assist from L. Beltran.
  • • Espanyol's R. Terrats equalized in the 54th minute, assisted by K. Garcia.
  • • E. Comert scored a crucial goal for Valencia at 59 minutes, aided by A. Danjuma.
  • • J. Copete conceded an own goal in the 79th minute, further cementing Valencia's lead.
  • • L. Ramazani sealed the victory with a penalty kick in stoppage time.

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 20 D. Foulquier (D)
  • 24 E. Comert (D)
  • 3 J. Copete (D)
  • 21 J. Vazquez (D)
  • 11 L. Rioja (M)
  • 23 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 7 A. Danjuma (M)
  • 9 H. Duro (F)
  • 15 L. Beltran (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 V. Abril
  • 40 J. Fontanet
  • 26 Rubo
  • 36 J. Navarro
  • 32 A. Panach
  • 8 J. Guerra
  • 10 A. Almeida
  • 22 B. Santamaria
  • 16 D. Lopez
  • 19 D. Raba
  • 17 L. Ramazani
  • 6 U. Sadiq

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 2 R. Sanchez (D)
  • 5 F. Calero (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 17 Jofre (M)
  • 4 U. Gonzalez (M)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 14 R. Terrats (M)
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)
  • 11 P. Milla (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 30 P. Tristan
  • 8 Exposito
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 19 K. Garcia
  • 20 A. Roca
  • 24 T. Dolan
  • 38 C. Riedel

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    15' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Duro · Assist: L. Beltran
  2. Espanyol
    45'+1 Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    P. Lozano

    Foul

  3. Espanyol
    51' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lozano · On: Exposito
  4. Espanyol
    51' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Milla · On: K. Garcia
  5. Espanyol
    54' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Terrats · Assist: K. Garcia
  6. Espanyol
    56' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    K. Garcia

    Argument

  7. Valencia
    59' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Comert · Assist: A. Danjuma
  8. Valencia
    63' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    Jesús Vázquez

    Foul

  9. Valencia
    63' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Duro · On: U. Sadiq
  10. Valencia
    64' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Danjuma · On: D. Lopez
  11. Espanyol
    67' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Fernando Calero

    Foul

  12. Espanyol
    70' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jofre · On: T. Dolan
  13. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fernando Calero · On: M. Rubio
  14. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Terrats · On: C. Pickel
  15. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol Goal · Own Goal
    J. Copete
  16. Valencia
    88' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pepelu · On: Javier Guerra
  17. Valencia
    88' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ugrinic · On: Baptiste Santamaria
  18. Valencia
    88' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Rioja · On: L. Ramazani
  19. Espanyol
    90'+3 Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Rubén Sánchez

    Argument

  20. Valencia
    90' Valencia Goal · Penalty
    L. Ramazani

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Espanyol
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 72% 78%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 369 401
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 2.55 1.35
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 267 314
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. Duro's early goal set a confident tone for Valencia and helped them control the game’s momentum initially.
  • ▸ Espanyol's equalizer by R. Terrats sparked an intense second half with both teams vying aggressively to take the lead, resulting in several key substitutions and tactical shifts.