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Valencia vs Atletico Madrid

La LigaFull time · 2 May 2026
Valencia

Valencia

Lost · xG 1.65WWDWLLast 5
Full time
0 — 2
90+4'
Iker Luque 74' · unknown 82'

Atletico Madrid

Won · xG 1.46LWWLLLast 5
Atletico Madrid
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Atletico Madrid · last goal · 82'
47
53
Valencia · 1.65 xG1.46 xG · Atletico Madrid
Match StoryFull breakdown

Valencia 0–2 Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid earned a composed 2-0 victory at Valencia, a result that reflected a clear tactical advantage and confirmed the gap in organisation between a side chasing Champions League football and one still searching for stability.

Key Takeaways
Result

Atletico Madrid claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Atletico Madrid end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLa Liga
First Goal
Iker Luque
74'
Iker Luque
Match Report
Valencia 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Simeone's Side Expose Structural Weaknesses in Clinical Away Win
SHSophie Hargreaves

Valencia 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Simeone's Side Expose Structural Weaknesses in Clinical Away Win

Atletico Madrid earned a composed 2-0 victory at Valencia, a result that reflected a clear tactical advantage and confirmed the gap in organisation between a side chasing Champions League football and one still searching for stability.

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Key Events
  1. 29'
    Atletico MadridThiago AlmadaThiago Almada
    Foul
  2. 52'
    Atletico MadridRodrigo MendozaRodrigo Mendoza
    Foul
  3. 59'
    ValenciaHugo DuroHugo Duro
    off: Filip Ugrinic
  4. 59'
    ValenciaDiego LópezDiego López
    off: Luis Rioja
  5. 61'
    Atletico Madrid
    Foul
  6. 63'
    Atletico Madrid
  7. 63'
    Atletico MadridIker LuqueIker Luque
  8. 67'
    ValenciaCésar TárregaCésar Tárrega
    Foul
  9. 73'
    Atletico MadridKokeKoke
    off: Thiago Almada
  10. 73'
    Atletico MadridAntoine GriezmannAntoine Griezmann
    off: Rodrigo Mendoza
  11. 73'
    ValenciaArnaut DanjumaArnaut Danjuma
    off: Largie Ramazani
  12. 73'
    ValenciaJesús VázquezJesús Vázquez
    off: José Gayà
  13. 74'
    Atletico MadridIker LuqueIker Luque
    Right foot shot
  14. 82'
    ValenciaDani RabaDani Raba
    off: Renzo Saravia
  15. 82'
    Atletico Madrid
    assist: Antoine Griezmann
  16. 83'
    Atletico Madrid
  17. 90+7'
    Atletico MadridAleksa PuricAleksa Puric
    off: Javier Boñar
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Valencia 1.65 xGAtletico Madrid 1.46 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the La Liga standings.

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2Barcelona00000
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4Málaga00000
5Valencia00000
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7Deportivo La Coruña00000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Valencia vs Atletico Madrid?

The match finished 0-2 to Atletico Madrid.

Who won Valencia vs Atletico Madrid?

Atletico Madrid won the match 2-0.

When did Valencia vs Atletico Madrid take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Atletico Madrid won 2-0 at Valencia in La Liga, with our model favoring the visitors at 38 percent probability; the pick landed. Valencia offered little in attack across the 90 minutes at Mestalla, failing to register a goal despite showing some defensive solidity. Atletico's clinical finishing proved decisive in a match where neither side had generated consistent chances in their recent form. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Valencia and Atletico Madrid meet with contrasting trajectories. Atletico remain fourth but momentum has stalled; Valencia languish 12th having won just once in five. Our model notes both teams show attacking intent with 50% and 100% BTTS rates respectively, yet neither has managed defensive solidity. The five-point gap between them masks similar recent struggles; this fixture carries weight for Atletico's top-four credentials and Valencia's midtable consolidation.

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