Match report

Valencia Defeats Krasnodar 2-1 in UEFA Europa League Clash

Valencia
Valencia
2–1
FT
Krasnodar
Krasnodar
Mar 7, 2019

Valencia held off a late challenge from Krasnodar to secure a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. The match was dominated by Valencia's Rodrigo, who scored both goals for his team before the half-hour mark. Despite a spirited comeback, Krasnodar could only manage one goal through V. Claesson in the second half. The win solidifies Valencia's position in the competition, showcasing their ability to handle tough European opposition.

Key Facts

  • • Valencia secured a 2-1 victory over Krasnodar in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Rodrigo scored both goals for Valencia at 12' and 24'.
  • • Krasnodar's sole goal was scored by V. Claesson at 63'.
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued, including to D. Parejo and F. Coquelin for Valencia.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams to adjust strategies.

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Neto (G)
  • 5 Gabriel Paulista (D)
  • 21 C. Piccini (D)
  • 12 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 15 Toni Lato (D)
  • 10 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 17 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 7 Gonçalo Guedes (M)
  • 8 Carlos Soler (M)
  • 9 K. Gameiro (F)
  • 19 Rodrigo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Santi Mina
  • 11 D. Cheryshev
  • 23 Rubén Sobrino
  • 1 Jaume Doménech
  • 14 José Gayá
  • 18 D. Wass
  • 20 Ferrán Torres

Krasnodar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 39 M. Safonov (G)
  • 4 A. Martynovich (D)
  • 98 S. Petrov (D)
  • 5 U. Spajić (D)
  • 6 C. Ramírez (D)
  • 77 C. Kaboré (M)
  • 89 D. Stotskiy (M)
  • 8 Y. Gazinskiy (M)
  • 16 V. Claesson (M)
  • 14 K. Olsson (M)
  • 7 Wamberto (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Ari
  • 93 M. Suleymanov
  • 50 A. Golubev
  • 3 J. Fjóluson
  • 15 N. Markov
  • 88 A. Sinitsyn

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    12' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo · Assist: K. Gameiro
  2. Krasnodar
    20' Krasnodar Card · Yellow Card
    Charles Kabore
  3. Valencia
    24' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo · Assist: T. Lato
  4. Krasnodar
    45' Krasnodar Card · Yellow Card
    V. Claesson
  5. Valencia
    55' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Parejo
  6. Krasnodar
    55' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Stotskiy · On: Ari
  7. Valencia
    63' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Santi Mina
  8. Krasnodar
    63' Krasnodar Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Claesson · Assist: Y. Gazinskiy
  9. Valencia
    70' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Guedes · On: D. Cheryshev
  10. Krasnodar
    72' Krasnodar Card · Yellow Card
    Aleksandr Martynovich
  11. Valencia
    79' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Gameiro · On: R. Sobrino
  12. Krasnodar
    80' Krasnodar Card · Yellow Card
    Kristoffer Olsson
  13. Krasnodar
    80' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wanderson · On: M. Suleymanov
  14. Valencia
    81' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Coquelin
  15. Krasnodar
    89' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gazinskiy · On: A. Golubev

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Krasnodar
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 513 559
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 425 466
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rodrigo's early brace at 12' and 24' put Valencia in control of the match and created a significant psychological advantage.
  • ▸ V. Claesson's goal at 63' reignited Krasnodar's hopes, but Valencia's defensive resilience kept them from equalizing.