Last month’s 2-2 draw between Valencia and Real Madrid was marred by two major incidents. The first involved Jude Bellingham’s late strike being ruled out by Jesus Gil Manzano, who blew the full time whistle one second before the ball ended up in the back of the net.
Valencia are running low on centre-back options, following the season-ending injury to Mouctar Diakhaby against Real Madrid. The Guinean international underwent successful surgery on his knee during the week, and he will now begin a period of recovery, with a view to returning next season.
Valencia were left reeling after the horrific injury suffered by defender Mouctar Diakhaby during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Real Madrid at the Mestalla.
Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby faces an uncertain future after a horrific injury during their match against Real Madrid. The 27-year-old defender suffered a dislocated right knee and extensive ligament damage, leaving doctors concerned about the potential long-term implications for his career.
Valencia hero Ricardo Arias has taken aim at Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr. Arias was unimpressed by Vini Jr's behaviour during the 2-2 draw at the Mestalla.
Aside from the refereeing controversy that took place at the final whistle, Sunday’s match between Valencia and Real Madrid was also overshadowed by the horrific injury suffered by Mouctar Diakhaby, who suffered a dislocated knee after an unfortunate collision with Aurelien Tchouameni in the later stages of the encounter.
Aside from the late controversy involving referee Jesus Gil Manzano, Saturday’s match between Valencia and Real Madrid was marred by a horror injury suffered by Guinean defender Mouctar Diakhaby.
Valencia have confirmed Mouctar Diakhaby will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. The Guinea international was stretchered off in Los Che’s dramatic 2-2 La Liga home draw with Real Madrid over the weekend.
Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday evening with undoubtedly be overshadowed by the events that took place at the Mestalla at the full time whistle, but just minutes before, a very serious incident took place inside the home side’s penalty area.
Valencia coach Ruben Baraja was delighted after their 2-1 win at Sevilla for Friday's LaLiga opener. Los Che won thanks to goals from Mouctar Diakhaby and Javi Guerra.
Pre-season is a time for testing new players and new ideas ahead of the upcoming season, and Valencia have certainly used it to do exactly that. In their
Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby has accused La Liga of playing favourites when it comes to their dealing with racism in and around stadiums. Diakhaby was allegedly racially abused by Cadiz defender Juan Cala in April of 2021 during the game, something Diakhaby brought to the attention of the officials at the time.
Following the racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid’s match against Valencia on Sunday, LaLiga and the RFEF have joined forces to launch an anti-racism campaign.
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