The League
3:15 p.mMarch 1, 2026
Regular season – 26
Mestalla Stadium
Referee: Adrian Cordero Vega, Spain
Valencia
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1.69
Expected Goals (xG)
0.31
Passing by
293 (79%)
Accurate passes
325 (82%)
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1
G
He stole Dimitrievski
7.0
d
José Luis Gayà (C)
30′ roughd
It was commercial
58′ rough
4
d
Unai Núñez
6.9
12
d
Thierry Correia
6.3
11
M
Luis Rioja
6.2
2
M
Guido RodrÃguez
7.3
8
M
Javier Guerra
6.9
M
Ramadan holidays
67′
23
F
Filip Ugrinić
7.2
6
F
Umar Sadiq
7.9
G
Sergio Herrera
65′ Stumbled
20
d
Javi Galán
7.2
5
d
Jorge Herrando
6.9
24
d
Alexandre Catena
6.9
d
Valentine Rosier
21′ Holding
7
M
Jon Moncayola
6.2
6
M
Lucas Torró
6.9
18
M
Raúl Moro
6.9
21
M
Victor Muñoz
6.2
14
M
Rubén GarcÃa (C)
6.6
17
F
Before Budimir
6.5
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Valencia secured a vital home win against Osasuna, with Largie Ramazani’s second-half penalty proving decisive.
Valencia earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Osasuna at the Mestalla Stadium. Largie Ramazani was the hero, converting a penalty in the 67th minute to secure all three points for the home side.
In this League clash, Valencia, currently 16th and fighting for relegation, faced Osasuna, ranked 10th. The visitors were looking to strengthen their position in mid-table after a good run of form.
The first half was a tense game, characterized by strong challenges. Osasuna’s V. Rosier received the first yellow card of the game in the 21st minute for holding.
Valencia’s captain, J. Gaya, was booked in the 30th minute for a rough tackle. Both teams struggled to break down resilient defences, creating few real scoring opportunities.
The midfield battle dominated proceedings, leading to a goalless stalemate at half-time. Neither side could establish sustained attacking pressure.
At half-time, the score remained locked at 0-0. Both teams knew that an increase in intensity and creativity was necessary to find a breakthrough.
Valencia introduced L. Rioja early in the second half, replacing A. Danjuma in the 56th minute. Soon after, E. Comert was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 58th minute.
The game’s turning point came in the 65th minute when Osasuna’s S. Herrera received a sanctioned card for fouling inside the area. The referee pointed to the spot and awarded a penalty to Valencia.
Largie Ramazani stepped forward confidently to convert the penalty in the 67th minute, placing the ball precisely to put Valencia ahead. The Mestalla erupted, sensing a vital victory.
Osasuna responded with multiple substitutions, including R. GarcÃa and R. Moro, trying to give new offensive impetus. Valencia also made changes to consolidate their defense and protect their slender lead. As the clock ticked down, M. Gómez de l’Osasuna was shown a yellow card in the 84th minute, reflecting growing frustration.
Valencia’s victory was backed by a higher expected goals (xG) figure of 1.69 compared to Osasuna’s 0.31. The home team registered 14 shots in total, with Ramazani’s penalty the only goal on target. Osasuna did not test the Valencian goalkeeper with zero shots on goal from his 8 attempts, despite having 52% possession.
This hard-earned victory provides a significant boost for Valencia, helping them move away from the immediate threat of relegation. Osasuna will rue their inability to create meaningful chances, missing a chance to move further up the League table.
