Mestalla points and boos the 'guilty'

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Hugo Duro is dominating the latest news of Valencia CF as he faces his most delicate situation since joining the Che team. The 26-year-old player was booed by some Mestalla fans during the 0-0 draw against Athletic Club on Saturday, October 17. His goal drought, with zero goals in seven LaLiga games, has led to a rupture with a fanbase that previously appreciated his performance.

The Madrid-born striker was substituted in the 54th minute by Javier Aguirre, after a first half in which he barely participated in the offensive play. His departure from the field was accompanied by another barrage of boos.

LAST-MINUTE MISS BY DURO! 😱 Hugo Duro misses a clear chance in the final play of the match to give Valencia the win 💥 #LALIGAenDAZN ⚽ https://t.co/xBH3dh90Fp

— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) October 11, 2026

Hugo Duro, from cheers to jeers at Mestalla

The relationship between Hugo Duro and Valencia fans is going through a tough period. The forward was already whistled at during warm-ups and faced criticism when his name was announced on the stadium speakers.

The atmosphere worsened during the match. Every involvement of the player sparked further disapproval, while the team struggled to create chances against Athletic.

The root of this situation lies in his lack of accuracy. In the previous game against Racing Santander, Duro missed a clear opportunity in the final moments that could have completed Valencia's comeback. Braulio Vázquez has identified Valencia's error.

That action followed weeks of not finding the back of the net. The striker has 258 minutes, three starts, and no goals in the current season, contrasting with his offensive impact in previous seasons.

For instance, in the 2023/2024 season, he scored 13 goals in LaLiga and ended up as Valencia's top scorer. His current drought explains part of the unrest, but the jeers also mirror the general discontent over the results.

Javier Aguirre seeks solutions for Valencia CF's attack

The situation poses a problem for Javier Aguirre, who is yet to secure a win since taking over. Valencia sits second to last in LaLiga, with 6 points from nine matches.

Against Athletic, the Mexican coach chose to substitute Hugo Duro and tweak the attacking setup. Arnaut Danjuma moved to a more central position, and David Otorbi came on to provide pace and depth from the wings.

The change led to some chances, but the team once again ended a game without scoring. Ineffectiveness remains a major issue for Valencia. The options are also limited, with Umar Sadiq sidelined and Aimar Blázquez struggling to earn a regular spot in the first team rotation.

This situation forces Aguirre to decide whether he maintains faith in Duro or explores other solutions while the striker seeks to regain his form.

The immediate future of Hugo Duro at Mestalla

Despite his sporting struggles, Hugo Duro is under contract with the club until June 30, 2028, following his last extension in 2024.

Valencia CF's next match will be against Villarreal, another opportunity for Hugo Duro to get back on the scoresheet and to see if Aguirre sticks with him or opts for Danjuma as the focal point of the attack.

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