Atletico Madrid were handed a tough draw in the Copa del Rey and they paid the price, continuing their poor record in the competition with a 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, putting in a very poor display. Atleti haven't defeated a Primera side in the Copa since they moved to the Wanda Metropolitano. Los Rojiblancos took on La Real on the back of a disappointing Spanish Super Cup display, bowing out at the semi-final stage with a defeat to Athletic Club in Riyadh. That followed a La Liga draw with Villarreal in which they enjoyed a much improved second half, struggling in the first. Atleti have lost four of their last eight La Liga games, and they need a response amid a crowded top four battle. Valencia picked up a big result last time out, drawing with title contenders Sevilla thanks to Goncalo Guedes' equaliser just before half time. The Sevilla clash followed a narrow Copa del Rey win over Atletico Baleares thanks to Marco Andre's goal in the first minute of the game, and before that, Jose Bordalas' men were thrashed by Real Madrid to make it back-to-back defeats following a defeat to Espanyol. Both of these sides have performed under par of late, but Atletico Madrid will be favourites here. A narrow win for the hosts. 1:0
Atletico are undefeated in 36 of their last 38 home matches (LaLiga). Atletico are undefeated in their last 14 matches against Valencia in all competitions. Atletico have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home matches (LaLiga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Valencia's last 6 away games (LaLiga). Atletico have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (LaLiga).
Antoine Griezmann remains out, while Marcos Llorente should pull through a knock. Luis Suarez and Jose Maria Gimenez have returned from suspension, but Geoffrey Kondogbia is out after receiving two yellow cards in his last La Liga outing. Stefan Savic is back after a couple of months out, but he is unlikely to be risked. Carlos Soler has returned in a big boost for Valencia, but Gabriel Paulista remains out. Dimitri Folquier is also back, but there are doubts over Helder Costa, Daniel Wass and Manu Vallejo. Wass is not expected to play given he is expected to join Atletico Madrid in the near future. Jose Luis Gaya is suspended after receiving a red card last time out, with Toni Lato likely to replace him.
Atletico are undefeated in 36 of their last 38 home matches (LaLiga). Atletico are undefeated in their last 14 matches against Valencia in all competitions. Atletico have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home matches (LaLiga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Valencia's last 6 away games (LaLiga). Atletico have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (LaLiga).
Antoine Griezmann remains out, while Marcos Llorente should pull through a knock. Luis Suarez and Jose Maria Gimenez have returned from suspension, but Geoffrey Kondogbia is out after receiving two yellow cards in his last La Liga outing. Stefan Savic is back after a couple of months out, but he is unlikely to be risked. Carlos Soler has returned in a big boost for Valencia, but Gabriel Paulista remains out. Dimitri Folquier is also back, but there are doubts over Helder Costa, Daniel Wass and Manu Vallejo. Wass is not expected to play given he is expected to join Atletico Madrid in the near future. Jose Luis Gaya is suspended after receiving a red card last time out, with Toni Lato likely to replace him.
Atletico Madrid were handed a tough draw in the Copa del Rey and they paid the price, continuing their poor record in the competition with a 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, putting in a very poor display. Atleti haven't defeated a Primera side in the Copa since they moved to the Wanda Metropolitano. Los Rojiblancos took on La Real on the back of a disappointing Spanish Super Cup display, bowing out at the semi-final stage with a defeat to Athletic Club in Riyadh. That followed a La Liga draw with Villarreal in which they enjoyed a much improved second half, struggling in the first. Atleti have lost four of their last eight La Liga games, and they need a response amid a crowded top four battle. Valencia picked up a big result last time out, drawing with title contenders Sevilla thanks to Goncalo Guedes' equaliser just before half time. The Sevilla clash followed a narrow Copa del Rey win over Atletico Baleares thanks to Marco Andre's goal in the first minute of the game, and before that, Jose Bordalas' men were thrashed by Real Madrid to make it back-to-back defeats following a defeat to Espanyol. Both of these sides have performed under par of late, but Atletico Madrid will be favourites here. A narrow win for the hosts. 1:0
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