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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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2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Atletico MadridAtletico126511871123
4Villarreal116322019121
5Osasuna126331716121
6Athletic Bilbao125431812619
7Real BetisBetis125431210219
8Mallorca12534109118
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Celta Vigo125161820-216
11Real Sociedad124351010015
12GironaGirona124351517-215
13Sevilla124351217-515
14AlavesAlaves124171419-513
15Leganes122551216-411
16Getafe12174810-210
17Espanyol123181122-1110
18Las PalmasLas Palmas122371321-89
19Real ValladolidValladolid12228924-158
20Valencia11146817-97


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