Valencia and Real Sociedad shared the points on Saturday, 16 August 2025, playing out a 1–1 draw at Mestalla on Matchday 1 of the La Liga season. The match, officiated by referee José María Sánchez Martínez, kicked off at 19:30 UTC and went into the break goalless at 0–0.

For a Valencia side entering the campaign under the weight of rebuilding expectations, dropping points at home on the opening weekend was a missed opportunity to set an early tone. Real Sociedad, who had finished the p...