VALENCIA NEWS

Barcelona exploits Madrid's stumble to open 8-point lead

Barcelona has taken advantage of Real Madrid’s earlier stumble to kick off the second half of the season with another win and enjoy its biggest lead yet at the top of the Spanish l...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edinson Cavani - In jeopardy of suspension Cavani registered one shot (zero on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Cavani was shown his fourth yellow card of the season, which means if he is shown one more yellow, he will receive a one match ban. It has been a frustrating season for the Uruguayan, only totaling five goals in 13 appearances this season

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Busy in loss Mamardashvili recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Girona.

Impact Mamardashvili had a season high of saves in a laboring match that saw his team fall against Girona on Sunday. With 63 saves thus far he surpasses his career high while also having the fifth most in the league. This brings the 22-year-old's average saves a game to 3.1. He will welcome Athletic on Saturday, in which he conceded a goal during their last outing on Aug 21 with the opponent also recording eight goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Kluivert - Confirmed as out Kluivert is not in the match day squad to face Girona on Sunday.

Impact Kluivert misses out on Sunday's match after suffering an undisclosed injury earlier in the week. The attacker will hope to return in time for next weekend's match against Athletic Club.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - On bench against Girona Castillejo is fit and in the match day squad to face Girona on Sunday.

Impact Castillejo returns from an undisclosed injury suffered on Thursday against Real Madrid. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema to miss Mallorca game, doubtful for Club World Cup

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Karim Benzema and Éder Militão will miss Sunday's Spanish league match at Mallorca due to minor injuries

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Gaya - Sends three crosses in loss Gaya registered three crosses (one accurate) and one interception in Thursday's 2-0 loss versus Real Madrid.

Impact The veteran left-back was active on both sides of the ball in the loss, and he was a constant threat on the wing by sending the cross on any chance he had. The Spain international ended a streak of three games with at least one shot, and to put things into perspective, the three crosses were a season-low mark for him. He's averaging 7.7 crosses per game this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Active in defeat Musah registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Valencia looked overmatched and Real Madrid won easily, but Musah still ended up as one of Los Che's main players from his midfield role. The USMNT international has at least one shot and at least one chance created in each of his last three starts as a central midfielder.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Concedes twice in loss Mamardashvili had five saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact The Georgia international was beaten twice in three minutes in the second half, but he was solid the rest of the way, and in fact, he was the main reason Valencia didn't concede more goals through the contest as he made a couple of strong saves. Mamardashvili has gone five matches without keeping a clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia's Paulista suspended 2 games for foul on Vinícius

Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista will miss two games for his dangerous foul of Vinícius Júnior after the Spanish soccer federation’s disciplinary committee added another game to...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Kluivert - Doubtful Sunday Kluivert is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Girona, after missing a Thursday clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Kluivert was out with an undisclosed muscular problem and is a heavy doubt Sunday due to the short turn around. The winger has been a bench option more often than not in recent matches and likely won't return straight to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius scores, escapes injury after hard hit in Madrid win

Vinícius Júnior had more than his goal to celebrate in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Valencia in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid vs. Valencia FREE LIVE STREAM (2/2/23): Watch La Liga online | Time, USA TV, channel Real Madrid faces Valencia in a La Liga match at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 (2/2/23).

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • NJ.COM

Gabriel Paulista - Shown straight red card Paulista was sent off during Thursday's clash with Real Madrid, and will now be suspended for two matches.

Impact Paulista lashed out with an awful challenge that saw him immediately sent off. The defender will now be suspended for a Sunday trip to Girona and a Saturday clash with Athletic Club. Paulista will be tough to replace, though Eray Comert is one possible option.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Comes off injured Castillejo (undisclosed) came off with an apparent injury during the second half of Thursday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Castillejo was brought off during the second half with apparent discomfort. The forward was replaced by Marcos Andre, who could see more playing time if Castillejo is sidelined. Castillejo's first chance to return is a Sunday trip to Girona on short rest.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Starting against Real Madrid Gaya (undisclosed) is in Valencia's starting lineup for Thursday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Gaya has recovered from a minor knock he took at the end of last weekend's loss to Valladolid and he's back in the XI at left-back on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Available for Thursday Gaya (undisclosed) was called up by Valencia for Thursday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Gaya seemed to pick up an injury late in last weekend's defeat against Real Valladolid, but he's fit enough to make the squad to face Real Madrid on Thursday. Dimitri Foulquier, Toni Lato and Jesus Vazquez are all options to replace him at left-back if he's not quite fit enough to start the match.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Real Madrid hosts Valencia; Juventus in action

Real Madrid hosts Valencia in a league match postponed from January because of the teams’ participation in the Spanish Super Cup

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valencia vs Barcelona Liga F: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction Preview of the Liga F clash between Valencia and Barcelona, including team news and where to watch.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Eray Comert - Nice stat line versus Valladolid Comert created one chance and made three tackles (two won), seven clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Valladolid.

Impact Comert returned to the starting XI and had one of his best performances of the campaign so far, with numbers that included a season high in clearances. However, his efforts weren't enough to prevent the opposition to escape with a win after a goal scored in the 90th minute. With nine tackles, 14 clearances and five interceptions over his last three starts, the center-back is just strengthening his case to remain in the lineup for the upcoming matches.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Active display against Valladolid Castillejo had two off-target shots, created three chances, sent in nine crosses (two accurate) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Valladolid.

Impact Castillejo was back in the starting XI and this time made most of the opportunity, racking up a season-high nine crosses while matching his best mark of the campaign in chances created. Unfortunately for him and for Valencia, his teammates couldn't capitalize these opportunities into goals. Anyway, the playmaker showed what he's capable of and that should be enough for him to remain in the lineup for Thursday's visit to Real Madrid.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Takes two shots versus Valladolid Cavani had two shots (one on target) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Valladolid.

Impact Cavani had a couple of moments during the first half but his impact dimished progressively until the 82nd minute, when the veteran forward was subbed off. With five goals and one assist over 11 league starts so far this season, Cavani is performing according to the expectations and he'll now try to find the back of the net during Thursday's visit to Real Madrid.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Makes five saves against Valladolid Mamardashvili made five saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Valladolid.

Impact Mamardashvili made a great job against an inspired Valladolid offense, keeping them scoreless until the 90th minute. But then came Cyle Larin with a volley off a cross from the left to beat him and score the lone goal of the match. This was the sixth goal allowed by the goalkeeper over the last four starts and he'll try to bounce back during Thursday's visit to Real Madrid.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE