Deportivo 3-1 Valencia

Deportivo hosted Valencia at the Riazor stadium in La Coruña for a LaLiga encounter on 30 August 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd anticipated a lively contest.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dramatic. In the 13th minute César Tárrega forced an own-goal, putting Deportivo ahead 1-0. Just four minutes later, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the lead with a left-footed finish from the centre of the box, after receiving a through ball from Mario Soriano Carreno in a swift counter-attack. The home side appeared in control, but Valencia responded before the hour-mark. In the 26th minute Umar Sadiq restored parity, slotting a close-range right-footed shot into the bottom right corner to make it 2-1.

The second half saw the decisive moment arrive in the 59th minute when Mouctar Diakhaby inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, extending Deportivo’s advantage to 3-1. The score remained unchanged for the rest of the game. Valencia’s Diakhaby was cautioned in the 64th minute for a bad foul, receiving a yellow card. As the match entered stoppage time, Adrià Altimira was booked in the 90'+3 minute and, after receiving a second yellow for the same infringement, was sent off, leaving Deportivo to finish the game with ten men.

Standout performers

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the most influential attacker, scoring the second goal and showcasing composure inside the box. His teammate Mario Soriano Carreno provided the key pass that set up Aubameyang’s strike, highlighting his vision on the fast break. For Valencia, Umar Sadiq’s goal demonstrated his ability to find space in tight areas and keep his side within touching distance.

Match facts

  • Final score: Deportivo 3-1 Valencia
  • Scorers:
    • César Tárrega (own goal) – 13'
    • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 17' (assist: Mario Soriano Carreno)
    • Umar Sadiq – 26'
    • Mouctar Diakhaby (own goal) – 59'
  • Bookings:
    • Mouctar Diakhaby (Valencia) – yellow, 64' (bad foul)
    • Adrià Altimira (Deportivo) – yellow, 90'+3'
  • Sending-off:
    • Adrià Altimira (Deportivo) – second yellow, 90'+3'
  • Venue: Riazor, La Coruña

What it means

The victory gives Deportivo three points and a comfortable home win, while Valencia returns to the league table with a loss, having been unable to overturn the early deficit despite a brief resurgence.