Valencia finally earned their first league win, dismissing Elche 1‑0 in a match that gave new impetus to Mexican coach José Luis Aguirre, who took charge of the club in September. The goal, scored by Sadiq in the 69th minute, was the decisive event after a first half dominated by Elche, who applied pressure but failed to find the net. Sadiq, on the field in the 61st minute in place of Maffeo, took advantage of an assist from Danjuma to put the ball in the net, thus guaranteeing Valencia their first victory of the season and a significant relief for the coach who, until now, had not yet achieved a positive result at home in Levante.
Meanwhile, the Basque derby between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad took place at San Mamés. Athletic prevailed 2‑1, confirming their superiority on the pitch. The match, characterized by intense rivalry and six yellow cards, was decided in the first half: Nico Williams gave Athletic the lead in the 14th minute, but Real Sociedad responded in the 30th minute with a goal from Sucic. The third point came when Berenguer, fully recovering from a disc injury, scored the decisive goal for Athletic. The match was an example of combativeness typical of Basque derbies, with both teams giving their all for the home title.
Valencia's result was particularly important for the club, which faced a series of difficulties in the league and cup. The victory against Elche not only added a point to the table, but also strengthened the confidence of coach Aguirre and his players. Elche, on the other hand, remains in a delicate position in the league table and will have to try to recover the points lost in this match.
For Athletic, the victory over Real Sociedad is a positive sign for the season, especially considering the pressure that accumulates with the Basque derbies. The result consolidated the team's position in the league table and demonstrated its ability to handle high-tension situations. The club will now have to focus on the upcoming challenges, both in the league and in European competitions, to maintain its leading position.
Both teams now look to the future with a more optimistic outlook. Valencia, with its first victory, will look to consolidate its position in the league table and improve its performances at home, while Athletic will continue to exploit its strength at San Mamés to try to achieve its season objectives. The next matches will be decisive in determining whether these teams can maintain their positive form and continue their campaign successfully.