Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Preview

This looks like one of the most interesting game of the weekend as both teams have started the new season in slightly uncharacteristic fashion.

Valencia look to be making progress under their new manager while Atletico Madrid have looked vulnerable in defence and this could be the season that they finally start leaking in goals.

Valencia remain one of the genuine giant killers in Spain as they have a reputation of humbling the biggest teams in the country when they come visiting.

Real Madrid were the last team to feel their fighting spirit as they held the Spanish and European champions to a 2-2 draw and they will be looking to upset another Madrid based side in this match.

They now have four points from their opening 2 games.

Atletico Madrid won their match against Las Palmas 5-1 despite missing some of their key players and the form of Thomas Partey will play a key role in helping them stun this Valencia side.

The Ghanaian has scored five goals in his last three games and his return will be welcomed by Diego Simeone’s men.

However, they are yet to sort out their defence and they may pay for any defensive mistakes in this game.

Results of each team’s last 5 matches across all leagues and competitions

Valencia

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
D	Real Madrid		2-2		Valencia	Aug 27, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Valencia		1-0		Las Palmas	Aug 18, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Werder Bremen		1-2		Valencia	Aug 5, 2017	Friendly
W	FC Cincinnati		0-2		Valencia	Jul 25, 2017	Friendly
L	Valencia		1-3		Villarreal	May 21, 2017	Spanish Primera División

Atletico Madrid

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
W	Las Palmas		1-5		Atletico Madrid	Aug 26, 2017	Spanish Primera División
D	Girona		2-2		Atletico Madrid	Aug 19, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Leganes		0-1		Atletico Madrid	Aug 12, 2017	Friendly
D	Getafe		0-0		Atletico Madrid	Aug 11, 2017	Friendly
W	Brighton & Hove Albion		2-3		Atletico Madrid	Aug 6, 2017	Friendly

H2H

LAST FIVE GAMES					DATE	COMPETITION
Atletico Madrid		3-0		Valencia	Mar 5, 2017	Spanish Primera División
Valencia		0-2		Atletico Madrid	Oct 2, 2016	Spanish Primera División
Valencia		1-3		Atletico Madrid	Mar 6, 2016	Spanish Primera División
Atletico Madrid		2-1		Valencia	Oct 25, 2015	Spanish Primera División
Atletico Madrid		1-1		Valencia	Mar 8, 2015	Spanish Primera División

Other fixtures taking place this week in the Spanish Primera:

Spanish Primera Table

Spanish Primera Results