On the evening of December 31, Beijing time, the 19th round of la Liga this season began a match, with Espanyol playing away to Valencia. Originally, the Spaniard could have led 2-0, but due to controversial penalties and grasps, but 0-1 behind into a desperate situation, the team 19 consecutive La Liga away wins are brewing.
Espanyol are 11th in the table with 23 points from 6 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in 18 rounds, while Valencia are 8th in the table with 28 points from 7 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses in 18 rounds. The two teams have met at home to Valencia in their last 13 times, with Espanyol in a complete defeat with a record of 2 draws and 11 losses, the last away win was in the 2007-2008 season.
In addition, Espanyol have lost all of their last four La Liga away games, as well as the first nine La Liga away wins of the season, with a record of 3 draws and 6 losses, becoming an away bug.
In terms of starting, the Spaniard sent De Thomas, Embarba and Morón forward trident, Wu Lei, Puado and Di Mata on the bench, while Dadle, Cady Barre and Nico Meramede sat in midfield.
In the opening 9th minute, the Espanyol backfield defense was punctured, Valencia's cross, Douro jumped high to head the goal, the ball hit the goalpost and popped up, the Spaniard escaped the disaster. In the 16th minute, Valencia sent a quick free-kick into the box and goalkeeper Diego Lopez held it firmly.
In the 35th minute, Embarba's cross from the flank, Moron's mid-range return from the box, Melamed's push was blocked, missing a good opportunity. In the 43rd minute, De Thomas' shot from the penalty area hit the defender's hand, the referee refused to award a penalty, and VAR did not express it, causing controversy.
After the second half, the Spaniard tried to grab the start, Embarba crossed from the side, and De Thomas pushed the shot high, missing the opportunity.
In the 50th minute, Valencia's cross into the box, the Spaniard player did not break the line, Valencia continued to cross, defender Aldrette headed the ball into the top of the goal, Diego López had no way to save, watching the ball into the net, Espanyol fell behind 0-1 away into a desperate situation.
After the goal, the Valencia team celebrated, and the fans at the scene instantly turned upside down. Espanyol are behind with one goal behind, in a desperate situation, with 40 minutes to go, and without winning valencia, they will tie the team's 19 consecutive La Liga away winless records since the 21st century, and the 22-year record of humiliation is approaching.