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WSW snag pressure-relieving win over Mata's Victory

Western Sydney have claimed a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory, courtesy of a Kosta Barbarouses penalty, to snap a five-game winless run.

AAP · Jan 10

No grudge match but Victory's Mata to face his old club

Juan Mata will face Western Sydney for the first time since leaving the club, but Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles says that history hasn't come up.

AAP · Jan 9

Mata thriving at Victory as Wanderers reunion looms

Superstar Juan Mata, fresh from inspiring Melbourne Victory's surge up the table, is playing down talk of a grudge match against former side Western Sydney.

AAP · Jan 2

‘To be honest, I thought I’d win the Premier League at Manchester United. Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and David de Gea were there, Bastian Schweinsteiger had just signed…’ Red Devils flop on his expectations moving to Old Trafford

Manchester United’s post-Fergie era saw plenty of talented players come and go without winning major honours at Old Trafford

FourFourTwo · Dec 13, 2025

Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls

Denied a goal after a foul by Juan Mata, struggling Melbourne Victory have drawn with Macarthur FC as pressure mounts on their coach Arthur Diles.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Victory coach turns up heat on struggling striker

Juan Mata is hitting his straps at Melbourne Victory but their main striker is struggling and coach Arthur Diles is turning up the heat.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025

City beat Victory despite Mata spark in ALM derby

A star turn from Juan Mata wasn't enough for Melbourne Victory to claim A-League Men derby bragging rights, with Melbourne City triumphing 2-0.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025

Competing with Mata a welcome test for Victory recruit

Melbourne Victory recruit Denis Genreau and star signing Juan Mata are both attacking midfielders, but it's a welcome competition for places.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Mind of Mata: Why A-League's biggest name embraces hype

Juan Mata embraces the spotlight and pressure that comes with being the A-League Men's biggest name and knows what type of overseas players can thrive.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

No slap in the face this time as Mata stars for Victory

Spanish star Juan Mata has scored his first Melbourne Victory goal to lead his new side to a 2-0 win over Perth Glory at HBF Park.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025