UE Tavernes 0-6 Valencia CF: Valencia Smash Tavernes 6-0 In Copa del Rey - Elliott Scores First Goal In Bizarre Away Game At Mestalla

November 10, 2026 | Estadio Mestalla, Valencia | Copa del Rey 2026/27 - First Round | Result: UE Tavernes 0-6 Valencia CF

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Valencia CF produced a ruthless 6-0 demolition of UE Tavernes de la Valldigna in the First Round of the Copa del Rey 2026/27 in one of the strangest games in the club's history.

The match was played on November 10, 2026, at Estadio Mestalla, Valencia. But Valencia were officially the away team - in their own stadium. Tavernes, a tiny club from the Valencian region, won the right to be home team, but the game was moved to Mestalla for safety and capacity - so Valencia used the away dressing room, wore the away kit, and celebrated as visitors in their own home.

It was an explosive cup tie featuring Valencia's relentless high press, quick combinations, deadly finishing, and total dominance against Tavernes' brave but overwhelmed defence - packed with six goals, a first goal for Harvey Elliott, and a brace for academy star Aimar Blázquez.

UE Tavernes vs Valencia CF - Match Summary

Valencia came into this game under huge pressure. After a terrible start to LaLiga - 19th in the table, just 9 points from 12 games, and a painful 0-3 home defeat to Real Madrid just 3 days earlier - Javier Aguirre needed a reaction. A cup game against a lower-division side was the perfect chance to rebuild confidence.

Tavernes came in with the opposite story. A small club playing the biggest game in their history. For them, just sharing a pitch with Valencia at Mestalla was already a victory. For Valencia, anything less than a big win would have been a disaster.

From the opening whistle, the story was clear: Valencia wanted to kill the game early. And they did - 1-0 after just 34 seconds.

Valencia scored 4 goals in the first 23 minutes, added 2 more in the second half, and never let Tavernes breathe. Harvey Elliott scored his first goal for Valencia with a brilliant free-kick, and 18-year-old Aimar Blázquez scored twice on a night he will never forget.

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Goals Timeline - How The Game Unfolded

1' - Dani Raba - Tavernes 0-1 Valencia
Cold shower after just 34 seconds. Aimar Blázquez played a perfect pass through the defence, Raba finished calmly. Tavernes' dream lasted less than a minute. 0-1

11' - Hugo Duro - Tavernes 0-2 Valencia
Raba turned provider. A lobbed pass over the top found Duro unmarked inside the area, and the striker finished with one touch. Valencia in total control. 0-2

19' - Luis Rioja - Tavernes 0-3 Valencia
A corner caused chaos. A flick-on at the near post found Rioja unmarked at the far post, and he headed home. Game over as a contest - but Valencia kept going. 0-3

23' - Harvey Elliott - Tavernes 0-4 Valencia
The moment of the night. Elliott whipped a brilliant free-kick over the wall and into the top corner. His first official goal in a Valencia shirt, on his first start in 285 days, after a tough loan spell and a red card against Villarreal. He apologised to the fans after that red card - this was his answer on the pitch. 0-4

Half-Time: Tavernes 0-4 Valencia
Valencia had 4 goals, 78% possession, and Tavernes had not had a single shot on target. Aguirre could rest players in the second half.

57' - Aimar Blázquez - Tavernes 0-5 Valencia
The academy graduate got his reward. After assisting the first goal, Blázquez scored himself - a composed finish inside the box after a Valencia counter. The Mestalla - even as away fans - erupted for the kid. 0-5

69' - Aimar Blázquez - Tavernes 0-6 Valencia
A brace to complete the rout. Blázquez scored again, this time with a powerful strike from the edge of the area. Two goals + one assist for the 18-year-old. Star of the night. 0-6

UE Tavernes vs Valencia CF - Match Stats

Stat	UE Tavernes	Valencia CF
Goals	0	6
Possession	22%	78%
Shots	3	19
Shots On Target	0	11
Corners	1	8
Goalscorers	-	Raba 1', Duro 11', Rioja 19', Elliott 23', Blázquez 57', 69'

Valencia dominated every metric. Tavernes never threatened, but they never stopped fighting - and their fans celebrated the occasion until the final whistle.

Tactical Analysis - Why Valencia Won So Easily

1. The Early Goal Killed Tavernes' Plan
Tavernes wanted to defend deep for 20-30 minutes and frustrate Valencia. Raba scored after 34 seconds. The plan was dead before it started, and Valencia could play with total freedom.

2. Aguirre Trusted The Young Players
Aguirre gave minutes to academy players and to players who needed confidence - Elliott, Blázquez, and the fringe players. They repaid him with goals, assists, and energy. This was a perfect squad-management game.

3. Elliott In A Central Role
Valencia's manager said before the game that Elliott's best position is central. Playing centrally, Elliott had freedom to shoot from set-pieces - and he scored a stunning free-kick. If Aguirre keeps him central, Elliott could be Valencia's key to escaping relegation in LaLiga.

4. High Press, High Line, No Mercy
Valencia pressed Tavernes high, won the ball in the final third, and finished clinically. In LaLiga they have struggled to finish chances - here they scored 6 from 11 shots on target. The confidence from this night must carry into the next LaLiga game against Rayo Vallecano.

Player Ratings

Aimar Blázquez - 9.5 / 10 - Man Of The Match
Two goals + one assist. The academy star was involved in 3 of the 6 goals. A night he will tell his grandchildren about.

Harvey Elliott - 8.5 / 10
First goal for Valencia, a beautiful free-kick, and a big response after his red card and apology. He needed this goal more than anyone. His first start in 285 days ended with a goal and a smile.

Dani Raba - 8.5 / 10
Goal + assist. Opened the scoring after 34 seconds and created the second. Valencia's most dangerous attacker on the night.

UE Tavernes - 6.5 / 10
They lost 6-0, but they never gave up, never stopped running, and their fans made it a historic night. Sometimes the result is not the story - the occasion is.

What This Means - What's Next?

For Valencia CF:
Valencia advance to the Second Round of the Copa del Rey. More importantly, they get confidence back after the 0-3 defeat to Real Madrid. Next in LaLiga: Rayo Vallecano away on November 21, 2026 - a must-win game if Valencia want to climb out of the relegation zone (19th, 9 points). Elliott and Blázquez have now given Aguirre a selection headache - in a good way.

For UE Tavernes:
Tavernes exit the Copa del Rey, but they played the biggest game in their history at Mestalla, in front of a big crowd, against a LaLiga club. That experience - and the money from the tie - will help the club for years.

Sources & Official References

All result, scorers and timeline in this article were verified against official and primary sources:

• Valencia CF - Official Club / Official Highlights: Valencia CF - Official Site | UE Tavernes 0-6 Valencia CF - Official Highlights - Valencia CF YouTube
• RFEF - Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Official Competition: Copa del Rey MAPFRE - RFEF Official
• LaLiga - Official Valencia CF Profile & Fixtures: Valencia CF - LaLiga Official
• LaLiga - Official Match Centre - Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid (Previous Game): Valencia vs Real Madrid - LaLiga Official
• ESPN - Harvey Elliott First Goal & Apology Report: Harvey Elliott Scores on First Start in 285 Days & Apologises - This Is Anfield

Disclaimer: Goal times are based on Valencia CF official highlights and live reports. Official result is UE Tavernes 0-6 Valencia CF, Copa del Rey First Round, November 10, 2026.

Conclusion

UE Tavernes 0-6 Valencia CF was exactly what Valencia needed: a big win, goals for the fringe players, and a night to remember for the academy.

Valencia won because they killed the game in 23 minutes, trusted their young players, and let Elliott play in his best position. Tavernes lost, but they won the hearts of everyone - a tiny club playing the biggest game in their history at Mestalla.

It was not just a cup win. It was a reset. And if Valencia carry this confidence into LaLiga against Rayo Vallecano, this strange away game at home could be the turning point of their season.

Final Verdict: Valencia 6-0 - Elliott Scores, Blázquez Shines Twice, And Valencia Advance In The Strangest Home-Away Game In Mestalla History.