– Valencia climbed again in the first half of the hierarchy after the last four rounds of accumulated nine points. Although syncope had a duel played last Sunday against Athletic Bilbao, the band prepared by Gary Neville seems to appear increasingly better. Let us not forget that it was qualified for the knockout round of the Europa League after defeating Rapid Vienna score of 10-0. The hosts thus reached five successes within nearly a month. However, it should be noted that “bats” have encountered major problems at home lately. They charged goal in each of the previous eight games that took place in the Primera Division at home, and now it must be said that moves against an opponent with a huge potential in terms of coaching.

– Atletico had excellent performance Tuesday in the duel with Real Sociedad lineup that defeated the score of default. Madrilenii thus remain eight points behind FC Barcelona and now would need a win to not lose contact with the leader hierarchy. The band prepared by Diego Simeone has to play again away, where incidentally won five of the previous six encounters played in the current edition of La Liga. It can be seen that visitors never cashed up any goals in the last four rounds, otherwise it having by far the best defensive line in the league. It should also be noted that so far, Atletico was defeated by only two teams positioned in the first half of the hierarchy.

In the last match on home soil, Valencia was defeated by the score of no-show Bilbao. It is true, “bats” have returned in recent years, but now they will meet a top opponent in every respect. Atletico feels great when playing away, where lately was defeated only by Barcelona. Madrilenii are highly motivated to remain in place and Barcelona certainly will force another success tonight. I think the difference in value that we saw this season will eventually say the word, and Atletico will get the three points at stake.