Valencia’s woes continue with home draw against Almeria

MADRID (AP) — Valencia struggled once more within the Spanish league, twice relinquishing the lead in a 2-2 house draw towards Almeria on Monday.

Valencia has solely gained as soon as in its final 9 league video games. Gennaro Gattuso’s workforce is in twelfth place, three factors from the relegation zone.

Justin Kluivert put the hosts forward within the forty eighth minute at Mestalla Stadium, and Chumi equalized for Almeria within the 54th. Jose Luis Gaya gave Valencia the lead once more within the sixty fifth earlier than Portillo scored within the 74th.

The draw got here towards an Almeria squad that has the second-worst file on the highway this season, with no wins, three attracts and 6 losses. Last-place Elche is worse on objective distinction.

It was Almeria’s fifth straight recreation and not using a win in all competitions. It sits in 14th place, two factors from the drop zone.

Valencia’s final league win was towards Real Betis earlier than the World Cup break. It had misplaced two in a row getting into the sport towards Almeria — at Villarreal and towards Cadiz.

Almeria ahead Largie Ramazani missed a penalty kick close to the top of the primary half.

Barcelona has a three-point lead over Real Madrid on the high of the league.