On December 17, 2025, Valencia secured a 2-0 away victory against Sporting Gijón, paving their way to the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. From the very start of the match, Valencia adopted a pragmatic approach, avoiding any increase in tempo.
In the 5th minute, Lucas Beltrán’s successful strike allowed the visitors to take the lead. The early goal gave Carlos Corberán's team the ability to control the game.
Although Sporting Gijón tried to attack through the flanks, they made frequent errors in simple situations. The home side lacked speed and creativity in the final stages of their attacks.
In the second half, Valencia played with even more composure. The visitors strengthened their defense and waited for opportunities.
In the 48th minute, Daniel Raba converted a one-on-one chance, extending the lead to 2-0. Following the second goal, the game's tempo significantly slowed down.
While Sporting maintained possession of the ball, they failed to create any serious threats near the opponent's goal. During the remaining minutes, Valencia calmly concluded the match, securing an easy victory.
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