Cash-stricken Valencia's hopes of European qualification were dealt a blow after they were held to a 1-1 Liga draw at home to Recreativo.

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Winger Pablo Hernandez saved Valencia from a third successive Liga defeat with an exquisite chip in the 83rd minute after Javier Camunas had given the visitors the lead 10 minutes into the second half.

The home team finished with 10 men after captain Carlos Marchena was sent off for a second yellow card with 16 minutes left.

Unai Emery's Valencia have not won a match since the beginning of February, slipping to eighth.

The club are mired in financial problems that have forced delays in payments to players and the suspension of construction on a new stadium.