Los Che momentum derailed by last gasp stunner from Real Betis
The Estadio Beninto Villamarín in Seville holds happy memories for Valencia – it is where they became Copa Del Rey champions after beating Barcelona six months ago.
Continue ReadingThe Estadio Beninto Villamarín in Seville holds happy memories for Valencia – it is where they became Copa Del Rey champions after beating Barcelona six months ago.
Continue ReadingOn the southern outskirts of Uruguay’s capital Montevideo lies the Estadio Luis Franzini, a spit of green located amidst a congestion of low-rise buildings, a sprawling park and a beach. Home to Defensor Sporting Club, the 18,000-seater football stadium is modest by most standards. No behemoth LED screens, glamorous domes or cushy box office seats. […]
Continue ReadingFerran Torres sensed an opportunity. Having already tormented Granda’s defence the whole evening with his dribbling and persistent chasing, Ferran embarked on another slaloming run from his own half that ended with the ball rippling the back of the net. Call it hunger, passion or just the exuberance of youth. Whatever it was, it was damn good. The goal and performance was even sweeter given that Ferran is a local boy, born and bred in Valencia.
Continue ReadingWhat a comeback. What a performance. And what a result. The boys staged another comeback in a 10 minute blitz that is likely to define the club’s season. Three quickfire goals pulled Los Che back from the brink in a remarkable turnaround that blew Group H of the Champions League wide open.
Continue ReadingThe stage had been set for an intriguing battle. Student versus master. Mentee against mentor. But in the end, neither could claim an advantage. Albert Celades fought his mentor Julen Lopetegui to a 1-1 draw as Valencia drew against Sevilla at home.
Continue ReadingRodrigo Moreno could be forgiven for wondering where it all went wrong. The Spain international scored a goal on his return from injury, but was later sent off in Valencia’s 3-1 defeat at Osasuna.
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