Valencia are struggling on the backside of the desk this season, and arguably there was no worse opponent to face early on in 2025 than Real Madrid. However with a brand new supervisor in cost, Valencia has made a primary begin.
Los Che got here out of the blocks quick, creating three good probabilities within the opening quarter of an hour. Carlos Corberan despatched his aspect out to press excessive, however the impression got here simply earlier than the half hour mark when Los Blancos had settled a little bit extra.
A flowing transfer began by Javi Guerra almost ended with him, however Thibaut Courtois received a hand to his effort. Nobody tracked Hugo Duro in on the rebound although, who had a straightforward end for the primary purpose of the Corberan period.
VALENCIA WANTS TO BEAT THE WORLD CHAMPION!!! Hugo Duro rescued the rebound and scored the 1-0 vs. Real Madrid.
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— SportsHeart (@SC_ESPN) January 3, 2025
🚨🇪🇸 GOAL | Valencia 1-0 Real Madrid | Hugo Duro
HUGO DURO OPENS THE SCORING FOR VALENCIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/7ttoSlPK1f
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) January 3, 2025
Valencia are in entrance towards Real Madrid! 🦇
Hugo Duro with a tap-in to interrupt the impasse 👏 pic.twitter.com/VvxBlkWzeR
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 3, 2025
A lead after simply half an hour towards Real Madrid is a great distance from decisive, and Corberan will likely be conscious that his aspect has an extended option to go.