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Juan Mata looks ahead to "special" Valencia clash

Manchester United attacker Juan Mata admits that he cannot wait to face former club Valencia in Tuesday's pre-season friendly.

Manchester United attacker Juan Mata has said that tomorrow's pre-season friendly against Valencia will be "special" for him.

United conclude their preparations for the new campaign at home to the Spanish club on Tuesday.

Valencia are a team that Mata knows well having represented the Primera Division outfit between 2007 and 2011.


Mata, 26, joined United from Chelsea in January.

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