La Coruña Claims First Top-Flight Win, Aubameyang's Scoring Spree Continues as Valencia Struggles

La Liga newcomers Deportivo La Coruña secured their first victory of the season, defeating a struggling Valencia 3-1 in a Matchday 3 clash. Veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continued his impressive form for the Galician club, scoring for the third consecutive game. The other two goals for the home side were, in fact, own goals by the "Bats." This strong start sees La Coruña remain unbeaten with 5 points. In stark contrast, Valencia sits with just 1 point from the opening fixtures, and manager Carlos Corberán's future appears increasingly uncertain.

The match began brilliantly for "Super Depor," who established a two-goal lead within the first twenty minutes. Following a corner kick and a header from right-back Shimo Navarro, the ball deflected off Valencia defender César Tárrega and into the net for the opener – 1-0. Just four minutes later, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang seized his moment. A lightning-fast counter-attack saw Mario Carreño release the experienced Gabonese forward, who advanced, bypassed an opponent, and deftly chipped the ball over Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski – making it 2-0 for La Coruña. This marked the veteran's third consecutive goal of the season.

Valencia, however, managed to regain some composure, pulling a goal back in the 26th minute. A costly error by home defender Bright Ede gifted the ball to Umar Sadiq, who slotted it home from close range to reduce the deficit to 2-1.

In the first fifteen minutes of the second half, Deportivo restored their two-goal advantage. After a dangerous run and a fierce cross from young Cameroonian Bill Nsongoh, "Bats" defender Mouctar Diakhaby inadvertently sent the ball into his own net – making it 3-1 and marking the second own goal by a Valencia player. Valencia pressed in vain for the remainder of the match but failed to create any further significant opportunities.