# Valencia CF squad fitness and match performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/valencia-cf-squad-fitness-and-match-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-11T21:08:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Valencia CF has experienced a period of mixed squad availability and competitive results in La Liga.

Ahead of their match against Racing de Santander, the club reported varying fitness levels among its players. Manager Javier Aguirre regained defensive options with the return of César Tárrega and Mouctar Diakhaby to training, while José Copete began participating in group sessions. However, attacker Diego López required surgery in Madrid to remove scar tissue, and several other players remained sidelined due to injury or illness.

In the subsequent match against Racing Santander, Valencia CF earned a 2-2 draw. After falling behind twice to goals from Dani Raba and Ivan Martin, Valencia responded with goals from Yassir Zabari and David Otorbi. The result allowed Valencia to move off the bottom of the league standings, though the club remains within the relegation zone.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Valencia CF secures 2-2 draw against Racing Santander

Valencia CF earned a 2-2 draw against Racing Santander in La Liga, moving them off the bottom of the league table despite a late comeback attempt by the hosts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valencia-cf-secures-2-2-draw-against-racing-santander

### 2026-10-07: Valencia CF updates squad fitness ahead of Racing de Santander match

Valencia CF sees defensive reinforcements with the return of Tárrega and Diakhaby, while Diego López undergoes a second knee surgery to address scar tissue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valencia-cf-updates-squad-fitness-ahead-of-racing-de-santander-match

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