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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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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona14111242142834
2Real Madrid1393128111730
3Atletico MadridAtletico148512181329
4Villarreal137422521425
5Athletic Bilbao146532013723
6Osasuna146441922-322
7GironaGirona146352018221
8Mallorca146351312121
9Real BetisBetis145541616020
10Real Sociedad145361111018
11Celta Vigo145362224-218
12Sevilla145361318-518
13Rayo Vallecano134451314-116
14Leganes143561319-614
15Getafe142751011-113
16AlavesAlaves144191524-913
17Las PalmasLas Palmas143381825-712
18Valencia122461219-710
19Espanyol133191226-1410
20Real ValladolidValladolid142391027-179


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