Newly appointed Coach of Valencia CF Gary Neville will face a massive challenge when his side will host the Spanish giants and the point leaders FC Barcelona in a La Liga encounter on Saturday.
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The result mean’s Barca’s lead at the top of La Liga was cut to two points by Atletico Madrid.
“We weren’t rewarded for all the effort we put in, but Valencia defensively played very well”.
“It’s a point that feels good after what we have been through recently”, added the 19-year-old Spain youth worldwide.
And Valencia felt even more hard done by when it was Suarez who finally opened the scoring as he squeezed the ball in at Domenech’s near post despite latching onto Messi’s pass from an offside position. Valencia scored with the one or two chances they had.
Real Madrid are now just four points behind Barca as they bounced back from their embarrassing elimination from the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player in midweek with Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo all on target in their 4-1 thrashing of Getafe.
Barcelona’s forward Lionel Messi reacts after missing an attempt on goal during a Spanish league …
The game was over as a contest in the second half despite Alexis heading a consolation goal for the visitors 20 minutes from the end.
Former Manchester United and England defender Neville was a surprise choice to succeed Nuno Espirito Santo at the stuttering Singapore-owned club after the Portuguese left “by mutual consent” following last weekend’s defeat at Sevilla.
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“We all know Wednesday’s game is one that will define our lives. Valencia worked very well in defence, they made the most of a great piece of play from Alcacer and a great finish from Santi Mina”.
