Valencia CF18 January 2026

Match Report: Gayà strike earns win over Getafe CF

The team take all three points from their Matchday 20 encounter

Valencia CF took a much-needed victory against Getafe CF on LaLiga Matchday 20, as a late José Luis Gayà goal earned a 0-1 triumph at the Coliseum in Madrid.

The first ten minutes were characterised by tight, disciplined play, with aerial duels playing a key role in the action. In the 15th minute, Valencia CF had their first real chance of the contest when Pepelu stole the ball on the edge of the Getafe penalty area and passed to Luis Rioja. He in turn found Ugrinic, whose cross to the penalty spot was intercepted by the defence.

From the 20th minute onwards, the game opened up, and both teams increased their opportunities. But there was also a setback for Valencia CF, as César Tárrega twisted is knee when clearing a long ball and had to be substituted minutes later. Santamaria came on in his place, and Pepelu moved to the right side of the centre back partnership.

With four minutes remaining in the first half, Ugrinic unleashed a powerful shot from outside the Getafe CF area, but it missed the target.

SECOND HALF

The second half began much like the first: with both teams trying to gain control of possession. Arnaut Danjuma created a dangerous chance, breaking into the box, but his shot struck the right side-netting Shortly afterward, coach Carlos Corberán brought on Umar Sadiq and Diego López.

In the 76th minute, Valencia CF again threatened, with a shot from Sadiq, but it failed to beat David Soria. Moments later, López nearly opened the scoring with an effort from inside the penalty area, but Rico made the block for Getafe.

Valencia CF continued to create chances, and finally their patience and hard work paid off. Santamaría passed to Ugrinic, who spotted Gayà unmarked in the box and picked him out with a cross. The captain finished off the move perfectly, chipping the ball over David Soria to put the team ahead.

After holding firm defensively in the final stages, Valencia CF secured an important victory. Next, they host RCD Espanyol at Mestalla on Saturday, January 24th.

MATCH STATS

0. GETAFE CF: David Soria, Iglesias, Domingos D., Djené ©, Rico, J. Muñoz (Mestanza, 86’), L. Milla, Arambarri, Liso (Juanmi, 72’), Mario Martín (Coba,86’) and Satriano.

1. VALENCIA CF: Dimitrievski, Foulquier, Tárrega(Santamaría, 30’), Copete, Gayà ©, Pepelu, Ugrinic (Javi Guerra, 87’), L.Rioja, Danjuma (Diego López, 61’), Beltrán (Rubo, 87’) and Hugo Duro (Sadiq, 61’).

GOALS: Gayà, 84’(0-1).

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Getafe CF 0 : 1 Valencia CF
2026-01-18 - Estadio Coliseum
LaLiga

  • Lineup Valencia CF

  • Stole Dimitrievski (Shirt number 1) - Goalkeepers
  • José Gayà (Shirt number 14) - Defenders
       - Goals: 84'

       - Yellow Card: 81'
  • César Tárrega (Shirt number 5) - Defenders
  • Copete (Shirt number 3) - Defenders
  • Dimitri Foulquier (Shirt number 20) - Defenders
  • Pepelu (Shirt number 18) - Midfielders
  • Arnaut Danjuma (Shirt number 7) - Midfielders
  • Filip Ugrinic (Shirt number 23) - Midfielders
       - Yellow Card: 86'
  • Luis Rioja (Shirt number 11) - Midfielders
  • Hugo Duro (Shirt number 9) - Forwards
  • Lucas Beltrán (Shirt number 15) - Forwards

Opposition lineup

  • David Soria (Shirt number 13) - Goalkeepers
  • Djené Dakonam (Shirt number 2) - Defenders
  • Domingos Duarte (Shirt number 22) - Defenders
       - Yellow Card: 51'
  • Juan Iglesias (Shirt number 21) - Defenders
  • Diego Rico (Shirt number 16) - Defenders
  • Javi Muñoz (Shirt number 14) - Midfielders
  • Mauro Arambarri (Shirt number 8) - Midfielders
  • Adrián Liso (Shirt number 23) - Midfielders
       - Yellow Card: 68'
  • Luis Milla (Shirt number 5) - Midfielders
  • Martín Satriano (Shirt number 10) - Forwards
  • Mario Martín (Shirt number 6) - Forwards

Time: 98min

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