JAKARTA - Valencia became the last team to qualify for the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. In the match in the last 32 against a team from the Spanish Segunda or League 2 Division, Eldense at the Nuevo Pepico Amat Municipal Stadium, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in the morning WIB, Valencia won 2-0.
Valencia, who is currently in the La Liga relegation zone, finally won. This is the first victory since early December 2024. At that time, Valencia also won the same event, the Copa del Rey.
Meanwhile, in the highest caste competition, Valencia was only the target of the opposing team. They lost more often so they were stranded in the red zone. In the last match which was a delay, Valencia was defeated by Real Madrid 2-1.
The poor result made Los Ches stuck in 19th or one strip above Real Valladolid, the basic occupant of the standings, having 12 points.
However, Valencia opened the hope of achieving success in the Copa del Rey. Appearing at home against Eldense, they managed to win the game to qualify for the next round.
Despite winning, Valencis had to work hard to face an opponent who was actually also at the bottom and threatened to go down to the Primera Division RFEF or League 3.
In that match, coach Carlos Corberan still fielded the best team. Pillar players such as Hugo Duro, Pepelu, Javi Guerra and Crithhian Mosquera remain the first choice. Under the bar, Stole main goalkeeper Dimitrievski also appeared from the start of the match.
As a result, Valencia also mastered the game. They were even ahead when the game had only been running for nine minutes. Goals came after midfielder Sergi Canos successfully broke into the host's goal.
Valencia didn't take long to strengthen the lead. In the 39th minute, winger Diego Lopez added a goal so the score changed to 2-0.
The score lasted after Valencia fought hard to defend their lead. Until the game was over, Valencia remained 2-0 up. Successfully qualifying for the last 16, Valencia hopes not to meet strong teams like Madrid or Barcelona.
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