Deportivo vs. Valencia - News - August 30, 2026

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Lorenzo Amatucci - Dominates in defensive duties Amatucci had four tackles (three won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Amatucci anchored the midfield with a defensively dominant performance, breaking up play and covering ground relentlessly. He touched every defensive category, totaling 15 defensive contributions with seven clearances, two blocks, two interceptions and four tackles (three won). The midfielder has now compiled eight tackles, 10 clearances and four blocks over his opening three games, with at least one contribution in every category each match.

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Stole Dimitrievski - Makes three saves in defeat Dimitrievski made three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Deportivo.

Impact Despite finishing on the losing side, Dimitrievski was solid in goal, coming up with three good saves to deny clear chances, while two own goals beat him. The goalkeeper is now without a clean sheet in consecutive games but has made at least two saves in each of the opening three matches, totaling seven saves so far. A tough assignment awaits him Sunday against Barcelona.

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Mario Carreno - Assists in win Soriano Carreno assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Soriano provided the assist for Deportivo's second goal, converted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, for his first goal contribution of the season. He also created an additional chance and had one shot in the game. The midfielder has emerged as one of Deportivo's most creative and influential outlets in the second division, tallying six goals and eight assists across 42 appearances, and he will hope to build on that as his side moves up to the top flight.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Extends scoring streak Aubameyang scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Aubameyang continued his excellent scoring streak with his third straight goal and continues to enjoy his return to La Liga. The forward remains the focal point in attack for the newly promoted side and has contributed to three of the five goals scored by the team this season with the other two coming from own goals. His finishing, movement and ability to get in behind defenses have looked sharp as he carries forward the clinical form he showed previously. He also managed four other shots and could have added a hat trick but was denied twice by Stole Dimitrievski.

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Leo Roman - Concedes once in win Leo Roman had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Roman was not called into heavy action, finishing with three saves, two of which came comfortably from distance. He had no part to play in the goal he conceded, with his defense gifting an opening to Umar Sadiq. Though, the goalkeeper is still searching for his first clean sheet through three games after conceding three goals and will get another chance Saturday against Villarreal.

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Umar Sadiq - Scores before hamstring injury Sadiq scored Valencia's only goal against Deportivo La Coruna before suffering a hamstring injury after the match, with initial examinations raising fears of a major tear, accordin...

Impact Sadiq picked up a hamstring issue in the aftermath of his first competitive start of the season against Deportivo La Coruna, where he scored Valencia's only goal in the 3-1 defeat. Further examinations are required to establish the severity, with an initial fear of a major tear potentially leading to a lengthy absence. Until the results are known, his return timeline remains uncertain, and Hugo Duro is likely to move back into the starting XI if the injury keeps Sadiq sidelined.

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Pablo Maffeo - Overcomes discomfort, back in team training Maffeo (hamstring) has overcome his discomfort and is training fully with the team Monday, according to Radio Esport Valencia.

Impact Maffeo had missed training and the match against Deportivo due to hamstring discomfort, an unfortunate early setback so soon after his season long loan move from Olympiacos. His return to full training now confirms he has recovered, positioning him to compete for the starting right back role as Valencia continues its early stretch of the season.

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