La Liga Regular Season - 32
Valencia 2 - 1 FT Girona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' Renzo Saravia
A. Moreno 41'
HT
50' L. Ramazani (J. Guerra)
59' U. Sadiq (J. Gaya)
↓ T. Lemar ↑J. Roca 62'
↓ A. Moreno ↑A. Frances 62'
↓ C. Echeverri ↑B. Gil 62'
J. Roca (A. Frances) 63'
65' ↓ J. Guerra ↑F. Ugrinic
65' ↓ L. Beltran ↑D. Lopez
↓ A. Ounahi ↑C. Stuani 69'
↓ D. Blind ↑H. Rincon 69'
71' ↓ U. Sadiq ↑H. Duro
71' ↓ Renzo Saravia ↑U. Nunez
85' ↓ L. Ramazani ↑A. Almeida
C. Stuani 90'+3
90'+9 G. Rodriguez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Renzo Saravia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Gaya 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Luis Rioja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Guerra
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Guido Rodríguez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Largie Ramazani 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Umar Sadiq 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
Lucas Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Cristian Rivero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Núñez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rubén Iranzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Ugrinić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baptiste Santamaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Girona
Goalkeepers
Paulo Gazzaniga 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Arnau Martínez 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
Vitor Reis
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
72
Passes
12
Duels
Daley Blind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Alex Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Iván Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Witsel
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
75
Passes
9
Duels
Viktor Tsygankov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Lemar 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Azzedine Ounahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Claudio Echeverri
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ruben Blanco
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Francés 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
8.3
Rating
David Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Rincón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricard Artero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Roca
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
34
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Bryan Gil
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristhian Stuani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | Girona | 2 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Montilivi |
| 03/15/2025 | Girona | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 09/21/2024 | Valencia | 2 - 0 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 05/19/2024 | Valencia | 1 - 3 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 12/02/2023 | Girona | 2 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 02/05/2023 | Girona | 1 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 08/14/2022 | Valencia | 1 - 0 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 03/10/2019 | Girona | 2 - 3 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Montilivi |
| 11/03/2018 | Valencia | 0 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Mestalla |
| 05/12/2018 | Girona | 0 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Montilivi |
Valencia Win
Girona Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Valencia’s Counter-Punch Stuns Girona in Frenetic Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A spectacular thirteen-minute goal flurry saw Los Che overcome an extreme possession deficit to secure a vital victory over their mid-table rivals.
A Patient Defensive Setup
The narrative at Estadio de Mestalla was written early on, as Girona stepped onto the pitch and immediately dominated possession, commanding 64% of the ball. Yet, for all their neat passing combinations and 552 total passes, they lacked the vital cutting edge in the final third. Valencia absorbed the pressure with impressive tactical Balance, sacrificing the ball to build a rigid, aggressive defensive shape. While the away side pinged it around cleanly, the hosts carried the true threat, managing 11 total shots, including 8 inside the penalty area, compared to a mere 4 total attempts from the visitors. The Stakes were palpable in this gritty encounter, with both sides carrying poor recent form into the fixture and desperate to rebuild momentum down the stretch.
The Goal Flurry
The tactical stalemate completely exploded straight after the interval, delivering three goals in a breathtaking 13-minute window. The match's Intensity skyrocketed in the 50th minute when L. Ramazani broke the deadlock, finishing ruthlessly after latching onto a clever ball from J. Guerra. Before the visitors could recover their composure and reset their lines, the hosts struck again. At the 59-minute mark, U. Sadiq doubled the advantage, capping off a sharp move set up by J. Gaya. This rapid one-two punch completely altered the dynamic of the afternoon, forcing a desperate response. A massive Upset Factor suddenly emerged from the visitors' bench, throwing tactical caution out the window as the away side fought to stay alive.
Impact Subs and the Final Whistle
Introduced in the 62nd minute, substitute A. Frances provided an instant spark. The defender whipped in a superb assist for fellow replacement J. Roca, who confidently found the net in the 63rd minute to halve the deficit. Despite this immediate lifeline, the Catalan side could not find a precious equaliser. Valencia resorted to the dark arts of defending, committing a hefty 21 fouls across the 90 minutes to constantly disrupt the flow and protect their slender advantage. This hard-fought 2-1 triumph narrows the gap between the two sides in the table to just two points, proving once again that ruthless efficiency in front of goal consistently beats sterile possession on the big stage.
Key Questions
How did substitute Alejandro Francés change the game?
Coming on in the 62nd minute, he instantly injected attacking threat, providing a crucial assist for Joel Roca's goal just moments after his introduction.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Malaise at Mestalla
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. With both sides drifting toward the end of the season, this fixture is strictly for the die-hard supporters.
The Setup
A late April clash at the Estadio de Mestalla offers very little in the way of jeopardy. Valencia and Girona sit 14th and 12th respectively, removed from both the European conversation and the immediate danger zone. The Stakes are undeniably low. The hosts arrive with a choppy Form rating, having traded wins for losses over their last five outings. Meanwhile, the visitors present a slightly more solid front, resulting in a competitive Balance that hints at a tight, albeit uninspiring, contest.
Key Battle
With no specific outfield masterminds commanding the narrative, this shapes up to be a tactical gridlock. Valencia's disjointed attacking unit will struggle to break down a deep-sitting away defense. The visitors' Stars rating is heavily propped up by their man between the sticks, making the true battle a question of whether the home forwards can string together enough quality to bypass an inspired goalkeeper.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty, low-scoring affair. Valencia might edge possession on home turf, but Girona's defensive stubbornness will frustrate them. A 1-1 draw seems the most logical conclusion.