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Valencia face in-form Real Madrid at Mestalla
Valencia host Real Madrid at Mestalla in a LaLiga match scheduled for Saturday.
Valencia are second from bottom with nine points, and their recent win over Elche gave them a boost in their bid to avoid relegation.
Coach Javier Aguirre has practised using a five-player defence to deal with Madrid’s attack.
Sadiq and Danjuma are expected to lead Valencia’s attack, while Luis Rioja may start on the bench.
Madrid have won all seven matches since October 10 in LaLiga and the Champions League.
Midfielders Tchouaméni and Güler are expected to return to Madrid’s starting lineup.
A Valencia win would strengthen their position in the relegation fight, while Madrid could benefit from the result of Sunday’s Atlético Madrid-Barcelona match.
Valencia host Real Madrid at Mestalla, with both sides seeking a win before the international break.
Valencia coach Javier Aguirre has trained with a five-man defence ahead of the match.
Valencia are second-last in the table with nine points, according to Marca.
Real Madrid have won all seven matches since returning to competition on October 10, according to Marca.
Valencia could start Sadiq and Danjuma in attack.
- Who
- Valencia and Real Madrid.
- What
- They are set to play a LaLiga match.
- When
- November 7, 2026; the match is described as taking place tomorrow in articles published November 6.
- Where
- Mestalla, Valencia.
- Why
- Valencia are seeking a win before the league break, while Real Madrid are aiming to extend their winning run.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Real Madrid returned to competition after the break, beginning a run of seven straight wins across the league and Champions League, according to Marca.
Sadiq scored and Danjuma assisted in Valencia’s league match against Elche.
Valencia are due to host Real Madrid at Mestalla.
- Valencia’s position
- Second-last in the table
- Valencia’s points
- 9
- Real Madrid’s winning run
- 7 consecutive wins since October 10
- Venue
- Mestalla, Valencia
- Valencia’s expected formation
- Five-man defence
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