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Jan 20, 2013 at 8pm UK
 
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Preview: Valencia vs. Real Madrid

Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's La Liga trip to Valencia this Sunday.

Real Madrid travel to Valencia this Sunday in a bid to overcome their recent goalless draw with Osasuna in La Liga last week.

Jose Mourinho's men failed to find the net in their last league clash as they missed Cristiano Ronaldo due to suspension, and the Spanish giants are becoming increasingly frustrated after dropping 18 points adrift of leaders Barcelona in the table.

Meanwhile, Valencia sit just below the European places and considering Madrid's recent results, the home side may feel that they can get a win, which could push them towards the top four.

Ronaldo is expected to return to the starting lineup, while Gonzalo Higuain should be named in the side to provide an attacking threat for the visitors.

Valencia, who have won their last three league games, are likely to opt for a forward three of Jonas, Roberto Soldado and Pablo Piatti for the tough encounter.

Recent form

Valencia: WWWWL

Real Madrid: LWWDL

Possible starting lineups

Valencia: Alves; Rami, Pereira, Costa; Albelda, Banega, Guardado, Parejo; Jonas, Soldado, Piatti

Real Madrid: Casillas; Varane, Coentraro, Arbeloa, Albiol; Khedira, Alonso, Modric, Ronaldo; Di Maria, Higuian

Sports Mole says: 1-2


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2Barcelona29197360342664
3GironaGirona29195559342562
4Athletic Bilbao29168550262456
5Atletico MadridAtletico29174854342055
6Real Sociedad291210742311146
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8Valencia28117103232040
9Villarreal29108114751-438
10Getafe2991193742-538
11Las PalmasLas Palmas29107122932-337
12Osasuna29106133343-1036
13AlavesAlaves2988132635-932
14Mallorca29612112535-1030
15Rayo Vallecano29611122538-1329
16Sevilla29610133644-828
17Celta Vigo2969143244-1227
18CadizCadiz29313132040-2022
19Granada2828183058-2814
20Almeria29110182857-2913


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