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February 5, 2012 8:30 PM GMT
Estadio Vicente Calderón — Madrid
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
Attendance: 41000
February 5, 2012 8:30 PM GMT
Estadio Vicente Calderón — Madrid
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
Attendance: 41000
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| Atl. Madrid | 1.85 | 6.00 | 1.80 | 8.00 | 1.85 | 9.00 | 1.82 | 1.90 |
| Draw | 3.45 | 1.18 | 3.50 | 1.15 | 3.60 | 1.10 | 3.80 | 3.30 |
| Valencia | 4.30 | 9.50 | 4.33 | 15.00 | 4.20 | 12.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
La Liga Preview: Atletico Madrid - Valencia
Diego Simeone's side are yet to concede a goal since his arrival at the helm, a record which Los Che will look to end upon their arrival at the Vicente Calderon
By Daniel Quinton-Navarro
Roberto Soldado - Valencia
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ATLETICO MADRID  Courtois Juanfran, Godin, Dominguez, Luis Tiago, Gabi Turan, Diego, Adrian Falcao |
VALENCIA
 Alves Barragan, Rami, Ruiz, Mathieu Costa, Albelda Hernandez, Jonas, Piatti Soldado |
Atletico Madrid's narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their last fixture helped lift the capital club into seventh place in La Liga, just two points behind fourth-placed Levante and the last Champions League spot.
For the home side to continue their fine form, they must do so without injured duo Diego Costa and Antonio Lopez, whilst Silvio is a doubt. However, Atletico welcome back attacking trio Tiago, Gabi and Diego after serving their one-match suspensions.
Unai Emery would have liked to have rested several players ahead of the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona, but his options are limited because of an array of injuries. Hedwiges Maduro, Sergio Canales and Paco Alcacer are all on the treatment table.
Los Blancos are also without suspended duo Sofiane Feghouli and Ricardo Costa.
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DID YOU KNOW? |
- Atletico Madrid have kept a clean sheet in each of the matches that new coach Diego
Simeone (pictured) has overseen, bringing about three victories and one draw in the process.
- Los Rojiblancos have beaten Valencia in three of their last four league matches at the Vicente Calderon.
- At home, Atletico have the third best record in La Liga behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, earning 21 points.
- Valencia, in turn, have the third best away record in the league, picking up 16 points on the road, again behind the El Clasico pairing.
- Despite this, Unai Emery's side are without a win in their last four consecutive away matches, drawing their last three.
- In their last three visits to the capital, Valencia have won on each occasion, including a 2-1 victory over Atletico.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Atletico Madrid 1-2 Valencia CF
- 16.56 %
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Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia CF
- 14.65 %
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Atletico Madrid 2-0 Valencia CF
- 9.87 %
| UEFA Europa League (EL) | Apr 26, 2012 | Valencia CF 0 - Atletico Madrid 1 |
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| UEFA Europa League (EL) | Apr 19, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 4 - Valencia CF 2 |
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| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 5, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 0 - Valencia CF 0 |
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| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 10, 2011 | Valencia CF 1 - Atletico Madrid 0 |
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| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 12, 2011 | Atletico Madrid 1 - Valencia CF 2 |
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Atletico Madrid
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| May 13, 2012 | Villarreal 0 - Atletico Madrid 1 | LIGA |
| May 9, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 3 - Athletic Bilbao 0 | EL |
| May 5, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 2 - Malaga 1 | LIGA |
| May 2, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 1 - Real Sociedad 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Betis 2 - Atletico Madrid 2 | LIGA |
Valencia CF
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| May 12, 2012 | Real Sociedad 1 - Valencia CF 0 | LIGA |
| May 5, 2012 | Valencia CF 1 - Villarreal 0 | LIGA |
| May 2, 2012 | Valencia CF 4 - Osasuna 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Malaga 1 - Valencia CF 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 26, 2012 | Valencia CF 0 - Atletico Madrid 1 | EL |
| Returns: | Atl. Madrid £80.00 |
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| Returns: | Draw £38.00 |
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| Returns: | Valencia £150.00 |
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| 13 | Thibaut Courtois | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Diego Godín Leal | Defender |
| 6 | Filipe Luis | Defender |
| 23 | Miranda | Defender |
| 5 | Tiago | Midfielder |
| 11 | Arda Turan | Midfielder |
| 14 | Gabi | Midfielder |
| 20 | Juanfran | Midfielder |
| 22 | Diego Ribas | Midfielder |
| 7 | Adrián | Striker |
| 9 | Radamel Falcao | Striker |
| 25 | Sergio Asenjo | Goalkeeper |
| 18 | Álvaro Domínguez | Defender |
| 21 | Luis Amaranto Perea | Defender |
| 4 | Mario Suárez | Midfielder |
| 8 | Toto Salvio | Midfielder |
| 19 | Koke | Midfielder |
| 31 | Pizzi | Striker |
| 1 | Diego Alves | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Adil Rami | Defender |
| 17 | Jordi Alba | Midfielder |
| 18 | Víctor Ruiz | Defender |
| 22 | Jérémy Mathieu | Defender |
| 23 | Miguel Brito | Defender |
| 6 | Albelda | Midfielder |
| 19 | Pablo Hernández | Midfielder |
| 24 | Tino Costa | Midfielder |
| 9 | Roberto Soldado | Striker |
| 14 | Pablo Piatti | Striker |
| 13 | Guaita | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Barragán | Defender |
| 15 | Dealbert | Defender |
| 10 | Ever Banega | Midfielder |
| 28 | Juan Bernat | Midfielder |
| 7 | Jonas | Striker |
| 11 | Aritz Aduriz Zubeldia | Striker |
| Thibaut Courtois | |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Squad Number: | 13 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 37 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Los Blancos have the power to test Atletico's resolve and their remarkable clean-sheet record that hasn't seen them concede since Simeone took charge. Chelsea loanee Thibaut Courtois will have to command his area and be concentrating when called upon to make any crucial saves.
| Albelda | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 6 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 21 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Returning captain David Albelda could provide the control that Valencia will need against Atletico, forcing their opponents to play at a slower pace with his excellent ball distribution and awareness.
Valencia could be fatigued after their Copa del Rey clash with Barcelona and have the second leg in mind when they travel to the capita, where they will face a side rejuvenated since the arrival of Diego Simeone. A home win is on the cards.
Results
Times In GMT
Match News
Top Scorers
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Lionel Messi
Striker Barcelona |
50 | 10 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Striker Real Madrid |
46 | 12 |
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Radamel Falcao
Striker Atl. Madrid |
24 | 5 |
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Gonzalo Higuaín
Striker Real Madrid |
22 | 0 |
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Karim Benzema
Striker Real Madrid |
21 | 0 |
