Valencia struggles to find form under new coach Javier Aguirre
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Valencia CF, now led by Javier Aguirre, faces significant challenges in La Liga after just 11 matches. The team has recorded two wins, three draws, and six defeats, struggling to score goals while conceding 17. Under Aguirre, Valencia's offense has generated just six goals from 10.8 expected goals, ranking 17th in the league. Their defense has also been concerning, allowing 14 non-penalty goals with the highest PPDA in the league. As Aguirre seeks to improve the squad's performance, Valencia's possession and attacking statistics indicate a pressing need for offensive improvement and defensive stability to climb the standings.
- •Valencia has two wins, three draws, and six defeats this season.
- •Javier Aguirre is their third coach in 11 league matches.
- •The team has scored only six goals while conceding 17.
- •Valencia ranks 17th in expected goals, ahead of only one team.
- •They have the highest PPDA in La Liga, indicating defensive struggles.
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"Javier Aguirre searching for a way to lift a side struggling to get up the pitch
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