2024-08-17 21:53:34
Valencia got off to a bright start when Portugal’s Hugo Duro gave them the lead late in the half, and they might have added another had the Kubasi defender not jumped on the goal line to meet goalkeeper Ter Stegen. ball. But Lewandowski managed to equalize following a pass from Yamal before heading to the hut and shortly after changing sides he converted the penalty awarded for Mosquera’s foul on Brazilian Rafinha.
The visiting team was missing German Gundogan, who suffered a head injury in the last warm-up match, and Dani Olmo was also unable to participate in the game. The Spanish international returned to Barcelona from Leipzig in a €55 million move after ten years, but has yet to register with his old club.
Pamplona, under new coach Moreno, only drew 1:1 with newcomer Leganes at home. The result could have been worse had the away side’s return to La Liga after a four-year hiatus not helped them score an own goal.
| Spanish Football League – Round 1: |
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| Pamplona – Leganes 1:1 (79. Soriano himself – 22. Cruz) |
| Valencia – Barcelona 1:2 (44. Duro – 45.+6 and 48. Lewandowski) |
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