Valencia and Espanyol, two sides locked in a battle to avoid the drop, played out a 1-1 draw in Matchday 34 of La Liga—a result that nudges both clubs a crucial step away from the relegation zone.

The visitors struck first, with Javi Puado giving Espanyol the lead in the first half. But the hosts responded early in the second, as Moreno brought Valencia level in the 57th minute.

Both sides pushed for a winner, knowing the stakes at hand—but as the final whistle blew, a point apiece seemed acceptable for everyone involved. The 1-1 draw leaves both clubs on 39 points, now eight clear of the relegation zone with just a few games left to play.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Valencia - Espanyol 1:1 (0:1)
Goals: Javi Puado, 40 (0:1); Moreno J., 57 (1:1)

Valencia: Mamardashvili; Mosquera Cr.; Tarrega; Foulquier; Barrenechea (Pepelu, 84); Moreno J.; Almeida D.A. (Rafa Mir, 54); Gaya; Duro; López D. (Pérez Fr., 84); Rioja L.
Bench: Domenech J.; Dimitrievski; Diakhaby M.; Guillamon; Aarons; Vázquez Je.; Hernandis; Canós
Yellow Cards: Almeida D.A. 39; Tarrega 45

Espanyol: García Jo.; Kumbulla; Cabrera L.; Gonzalez U.; Serrano Carlos; El Hilali; Edu Expósito (Milla P., 69); Lozano P. (Král, 83); Jofre Carreras (Roca, 69); Jaen R.; Javi Puado (Tejero, 87)
Bench: Pacheco; Fortuno; Calero F.; Aguado; Véliz; Cheddira
Yellow Cards: Serrano Carlos 32