Umar Sadiq made his long-awaited mark in La Liga as Valencia secured a vital 2-0 win over Levante on Sunday.
The Nigerian forward struck late to seal the contest, ending a 10-month league goal drought and giving his side a timely boost in their push away from danger.
Umar Sadiq Ends La Liga Drought in Crucial Valencia Win
After a tight first half at the Estadi Ciutat de València, the game finally opened up in the second period. Valencia showed more urgency after the break.
The breakthrough came in the 64th minute when Largie Ramazani found space and finished calmly to put the visitors ahead. Levante tried to respond, but their efforts lacked precision.
With six minutes left on the clock, Umar Sadiq delivered the decisive moment. It was his first La Liga goal of the season and a strike that carried real weight for both player and club.
Sadiq marked the occasion with a playful celebration, recreating Arnaut Danjuma’s well-known cobra pose before adding his own twist.
Valencia Boost Survival Hopes After Levante Victory
The result proved significant for Valencia, who had lost their previous three matches. The win lifted them to 14th place on 26 points, easing immediate relegation concerns but leaving little room for complacency in a tightly packed table.
Levante’s hopes of mounting a late comeback faded further in stoppage time when Kevin Arriaga was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Down to 10 men, the hosts had no way back.
For Umar Sadiq, the goal could be a turning point after joining Valencia from Real Sociedad on a permanent switch.
This breakthrough may now provide the confidence he needs to build momentum in the closing stretch of the campaign.
Valencia will look to carry this renewed belief into their upcoming trip to Villarreal, knowing consistency will be key in the battle to climb further up the La Liga standings.