Valencia's disappointing start to 2012 continued as they were held to a draw at Osasuna. Having taken one point from matches against Villarreal and Real Sociedad since the winter break, Los Che needed a win to have any chance of keeping in touch with the Primera Division's leading pair, Real Madrid and Barcelona. They appeared to be on their way when Roberto Soldado gave them a scarcely deserv...Full Story »

Roberto Soldado's clinical brace lifted Valencia to a 2-0 victory over Malaga in the Primera Division. Soldado struck in either half as Unai Emery's side strengthened their grip on third place in the standings - and closed to within just four points of second-placed Barcelona after 16 games. Malaga's sixth defeat in 16 league games sees them miss the chance to climb to fifth in the standings h...Full Story »

Roberto Soldado climbed off Valencia's bench to secure a 2-1 win against Espanyol. With leaders Real Madrid and second-placed Barcelona having already won handsomely, third-placed Valencia looked set to draw when Hector Moreno cancelled out Tino Costa's sixth-minute penalty. But Soldado, rested on the bench owing to a thigh injury ahead of the midweek do-or-die Champions League clash with Chel...Full Story »

Roberto Soldado blasted a first-half hat-trick as Valencia swept aside minnows Genk 7-0 in UEFA Champions League Group E to set up a winner-takes-all showdown at Stamford Bridge. The Spanish side's Mestalla goal glut was enough to put them level on points with Chelsea and they will head to London next month knowing a draw will be enough to go through. The home side needed just 10 minutes to op...Full Story »

Valencia striker Roberto Soldado is confident his side can halt the Real Madrid juggernaut and erase the memory of April's mauling at the Mestalla. Madrid won the corresponding fixture 6-3 last season despite fielding a weakened team just three days after an energy-sapping Copa del Rey final defeat of Barcelona. The thrashing, and the ease with which Madrid achieved it, has become ingrained ...Full Story »

Valencia striker Roberto Soldado is confident his side can halt the Real Madrid juggernaut on Saturday night and erase the memory of April's mauling at the Mestalla. Madrid won the corresponding fixture 6-3 last season despite fielding a weakened team just three days after an energy-sapping Copa del Rey final defeat of Barcelona. The thrashing, and the ease with which Madrid achieved it, has b...Full Story »

Valencia striker Roberto Soldado remains confident his side can still claim a place in the Champions League knockout stages even though they have only managed to pick up two points from their opening three matches. Draws with Genk and Chelsea combined with a 2-1 away defeat to Bayer Leverkusen has left Valencia second-bottom of Group E match heading into the return meeting with second-placed Le...Full Story »

Roberto Soldado grabbed a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for Valencia after Athletic Bilbao had threatened to extend Los Che's miserable run. The home side had won just one of their previous six competitive games heading into the contest and went behind after 72 minutes when 18-year-old Iker Muniain again highlighted his vast potential with a wonderful opener. But with time running out S...Full Story »

Above: Frank Lampard celebrates his goal for Chelsea Frank Lampard bounced back in typical style last night. The Chelsea midfielder, restored to the team after missing out at the weekend, put his side ahead in Valencia last night. He fired home a first-time shot after being set up by Florent Malouda. But the home side grabbed a late equaliser from the spot through Roberto Soldado after Salomon...Full Story »

Valencia moved to the top of the Primera Division with a 1-0 win at Sporting Gijon courtesy of a solitary Roberto Soldado goal. Soldado slotted home after half an hour as Valencia extended their 100% record after three games. However, defeat means Sporting are still without a point and are propping up the rest of the table. Neither side dominated in a competitive opening, Roberto Canella and ...Full Story »