Umar Sadiq netted for the second consecutive game as Valencia recorded a crucial 2-1 win over Girona at the Mestalla on Saturday.
Sadiq also scored the equalising goal in Valencia’s 1-1 draw against Real Mallorca in midweek
Valencia and Girona failed to register a goal in the first half.
Largie Ramazani gave the hosts the lead five minutes after the break.
Sadiq nodded home José Gayà’s brilliant cross nine minutes later for Valencia’s second goal of the game.
The 29-year-old, who joined Valencia on a permanent transfer from Real Sociedad in January has registered three goals, and two assists in 15 league appearances for Los Che.
Carlos Corberán’s side moved to 11th position on the table following the win.
