Valencia achieved a historic victory this Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu, defeating Real Madrid 1-2, thus ending a 355-day streak without a win away from home in La Liga. This victory not only provided three vital points for the Mestalla team, but also put an end to a long period of frustration in away league matches. The last time Valencia won away was on April 15, 2024, when they beat Osasuna 0-1 in the 31st round of the previous season.

A losing streak lasting almost a year

Real Madrid's defeat to Valencia added to a series of matches where the Mestalla team failed to win away from home. Since the victory against Osasuna in April, Valencia had played 17 away matches without securing a win. Of those matches, 12 were under the management of Rubén Baraja, who was in charge of the team until his departure, while the last five were managed by Carlos Corberán. During this period, the team only managed to draw seven times and lost in 10 matches, highlighting the difficulties the club faced away from home.

A change in mentality under Corberán's direction

The victory at Madrid is even more significant when considering the context of this season. Despite the tough results earlier, Carlos Corberán has managed to change the team's mentality, showing notable improvement in their performance. The win over Real Madrid not only ended their long winless streak away from home but also marks a turning point for a Valencia side that is looking to rebuild its image and regain the stability it has been lacking in recent times.

The victory also highlights the tactical work and strategy employed by Corberán in such challenging matches. Valencia managed to handle the pressure and keep their composure in a hostile environment like the Santiago Bernabéu, managing to assert themselves at key moments of the match.

A breath of fresh air for Valencia in the battle for survival

For Valencia, this victory is not only celebrated as a major result against one of the most powerful teams in La Liga, but also as an emotional boost for the rest of the season. The team has been fighting to stay away from the relegation zone, and victories like this one against top-tier rivals could be the determining factor in avoiding complications moving forward.

The win over Real Madrid serves as a reminder that in La Liga, anything can happen. For Valencia, this triumph represents more than just three points: it is proof that with effort and strategy, any obstacle can be overcome, no matter how long the journey has been.