Goals from Sergi Canós and Diego López underlined Valencia’s superiority over an Eldense side that struggled to leave a mark in their Copa del Rey encounter. The match, held on Tuesday night at the Nuevo Pepico Amat, showcased how quality and composure often make the difference in football, particularly in knockout competitions where the playing field can sometimes appear level. Valencia’s clinical finishing in the first half and disciplined defending in the second sealed a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Valencia capitalized on their chances early, heading into halftime with a commanding lead, and completely nullified Eldense’s attempts to mount a comeback after the break. Despite the magical atmosphere at the Nuevo Pepico Amat, described passionately by Deportivo’s coach Dani Ponz in the build-up, the home side could not rise to the occasion against their La Liga opponents.
Eldense fielded a lineup designed to compete strongly, mixing regular starters with the inclusion of new signing Diego Collado. Collado, making his debut, replaced Quintana in attack, giving him the freedom to operate in advanced positions. However, the adjustments failed to break through Valencia’s disciplined setup, leaving Eldense unable to match the visitors’ level of execution.
Valencia’s blend of experience and quality ultimately proved too much, securing their spot in the next round and leaving Eldense to reflect on a night where their passion fell short against a superior opponent.
