Valencia remains one of Real Madrid’s tough opponents. The last duel between the two teams clashed last March (2-2).
And, if Valencia finished last season in 9th place, the situation is quite different this year. The Blanquinegros are suffering in the championship. They currently occupy 19th place, the penultimate with 12 points in 17 matches played.
The Real Madrid favorite
The Merengue club, reigning Spanish champion, has 40 points, one length behind its neighboring leader Atlético Madrid and two points ahead of its rival FC Barcelona (38 points).
The Catalan club which had nevertheless dominated the ranking at the start of the season. And for coach Carlo Ancelotti, this effectively proves that La Liga is one of the most competitive championships:
“The Spanish League is rigorous which has an impact on the number of points needed to win the competition. And the fact that Atlético Madrid is also in this fight with us and Barcelona, it creates even more uncertainty.”he explained.
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