Valencia CF’s Roller Coaster Year: A 2025 Retrospective

The year 2025 has proven to be one of the most challenging periods for Valencia CF in recent history. The team has exhibited considerable struggles, leading to a range of contrasting emotions. At the beginning of January, they found themselves on the brink of relegation, languishing at the bottom of the league standings. However, as the months progressed, they managed to turn around their fortunes, achieving positive results and presenting themselves as a transformed team from January through June.

Unfortunately, the latter half of 2025 has ushered in a renewed sense of pessimism and tension as the current season unfolds, with Valencia once again positioned near the bottom of the table.

Among the players, Diego López has endured the most significant pressure on the pitch, experiencing the highs and lows of this tumultuous season. The Asturian striker has played a remarkable 44 matches across the league and cup during the calendar year, a feat unmatched by any of his teammates.

Following him in match appearances is Javi Guerra with 41 games played. Both Tárrega and Luis Rioja have contributed 40 appearances, while Hugo Duro and Pepelu have taken the field 38 times.

From January to June 2025, the team’s record stood at 11 victories, six draws, and five losses. In contrast, the latter half of the year has seen them achieve six wins, six draws, and seven defeats.

This fluctuating performance illustrates that the player with the most time on the field, Diego López, achieved a total of 17 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses. Notably, many of these results have been bolstered by favorable outcomes in cup competitions against lower-tier teams, both last season and the current one.