Valencia is in freefall.

A disastrous round of matches has plunged Valencia back into a fight for survival, where every mistake will be costly.

Coach Carlos Corberan faces a major challenge with Valencia.

Valencia thought they had escaped relegation. A series of positive results in the second half of the season helped the Mestalla team create a safe distance from the relegation zone. But in just one matchday, all that was wiped out. The defeat against Elche not only cost Valencia points but also dragged them back to the harsh reality of the relegation battle.

When winning is no longer a habit

At the Martinez Valero stadium in round 31 of La Liga, Valencia weren't the worse team. They controlled the game better and created more chances. But football isn't decided by the number of shots. It's decided by the moment. And Valencia failed at that very moment.

Lucas Cepeda's only goal came in the 73rd minute, in a situation where the Valencia defense was unable to stop it. Before that, they had had plenty of opportunities to seal the game. But a lack of sharpness in their finishing, coupled with the excellent performance of goalkeeper Matías Dituro, rendered all their efforts meaningless.

The defeat against Elche has put Valencia in a precarious position.

It was a pivotal defeat. Not just because of the points, but because it exposed Valencia's core problem: a team lacking the consistency to control its own destiny.

Coach Carlos Corberan has had to adjust his goals. From dreaming of European success, Valencia has returned to the most basic objective: avoiding relegation. His post-match statement was not pessimistic, but an acknowledgment of reality.

Valencia currently has 35 points after 31 rounds. This number once gave a sense of security. But football doesn't stand still. Mallorca's 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano completely changed the situation. The gap between Valencia and the relegation zone is now only 3 points.

The worrying thing isn't the position. It's the trend. Valencia is losing consistency. Wins are no longer coming regularly. When a team can't maintain a consistent points-gaining rhythm, they'll be dragged down by the very opponents behind them.

This season's relegation battle leaves no room for error. Sevilla, Alaves, and Mallorca are all accumulating points in their own ways. No team is breaking away, but neither are they giving up. In this context, Valencia is the most vulnerable team.

They didn't lose because they were completely overwhelmed. They lost because they didn't know how to win.

The "relegation battle" will decide the fate.

The upcoming fixture list puts Valencia in a tense situation. The clash with Mallorca at Son Moix is ​​no longer an ordinary match. It's a "relegation battle," where any mistake could cost them their entire season.

Coach Carlos Corberan still has a lot of work to do.

Mallorca currently has 34 points, just one win behind Valencia. A victory would put them ahead and put their direct rivals in a more dangerous position. The pressure is therefore entirely on Corberan's team.

It's not just about the points; this is a test of character. Valencia needs to prove they can stand firm in the most difficult times. If they continue to squander opportunities like they did against Elche, they will no longer have control over their own destiny.

Off the pitch, the pressure is mounting. Fans are starting to lose patience. Although the management hasn't made any clear moves, Corberan's future remains in question. In survival races, the manager is always the first to face pressure.

Valencia was once an icon of Spanish football, with years of dominance in the Champions League. But now, they struggle to survive in La Liga. This stark contrast makes their current situation even more dire.

The remaining seven matches are seven finals. Valencia have no room for mediocre performances. They need points, they need wins, and more importantly, they need to regain the stability they have lost.

Otherwise, this freefall won't stop after just one match. It could drag Valencia down to places they never imagined.

Source: https://znews.vn/valencia-roi-tu-do-post1643050.html