April 26, 2012 8:05 PM BST
Estadio de Mestalla — Valencia
Referee: D. Skomina
Team News
Valencia
Roberto Soldado has been carrying a knock lately and may be a minor doubt for this game, however with Valencia in would like of goals during this tie, he's terribly doubtless to be risked nonetheless.
Sergio Canales came back from a significant injury in midweek and will feature here to produce some further attacking intent. Ever Banega remains injured and can not feature. Valencia have eight players who are one yellow card off from a eu suspension.
Sergio Canales came back from a significant injury in midweek and will feature here to produce some further attacking intent. Ever Banega remains injured and can not feature. Valencia have eight players who are one yellow card off from a eu suspension.
Probable lineups : Alves, Alba, Rami, Ruiz, Costa, Costa, Topal, Mathieu, Jonas, Feghouli, Soldado. (4-2-3-1).
Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone has no contemporary injury issues, and has so selected a similar squad that played at the weekend, with the likes of Arda Turan hoping to retain his place within the lineup.
Long-term absentees Silvio and Antonio Lopez each stay out. Diego, Miranda and Luis Perea are all in a very position where a yellow card would mean a suspension for the second leg.
Long-term absentees Silvio and Antonio Lopez each stay out. Diego, Miranda and Luis Perea are all in a very position where a yellow card would mean a suspension for the second leg.
Probable lineups : Courtois, Juanfran, Dominguez, Miranda, Luis, Gabi, Tiago, Adrian, Diego, Turan, Falcao. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Valencia are undefeated in their last 11 home matches against Atletico Madrid in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Valencia's last 3 games in UEFA Europa League.
Atletico Madrid have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 3 matches in UEFA Europa League.
Atletico Madrid have won their last 10 matches in UEFA Europa League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Atletico Madrid's last 5 games in UEFA Europa League.
Head to Head
| Apr 22, 2012 | Valencia CF 4 - Betis 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 19, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 4 - Valencia CF 2 | EL |
| Apr 15, 2012 | Espanyol 4 - Valencia CF 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Valencia CF 4 - Rayo Vallecano 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Real Madrid CF 0 - Valencia CF 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 3 - Espanyol 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 19, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 4 - Valencia CF 2 | EL |
| Apr 15, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 0 - Atletico Madrid 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 1 - Real Madrid CF 4 | LIGA |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Levante 2 - Atletico Madrid 0 | LIGA |
| UEFA Europa League (EL) | Apr 19, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 4 - Valencia CF 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 5, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 0 - Valencia CF 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 10, 2011 | Valencia CF 1 - Atletico Madrid 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 12, 2011 | Atletico Madrid 1 - Valencia CF 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 22, 2010 | Valencia CF 1 - Atletico Madrid 1 |
After Valencia's late goal reduced the deficit during this tie to 2 goals, each groups have everything to play for albeit the tie is slightly tipped in Atletico's favour. The Valencians do, though, got to score a minimum of 2 goals, and doubtless even a lot of, provided that Atletico rarely fail to get themselves. they need scored twelve goals in their last three home matches, as well as a 4-0 win over AZ Alkmaar within the previous spherical of the competition, and therefore are hopeful of obtaining the desired goals.
Atletico, meanwhile, have won their last ten Europa League matches since losing at Udinese within the cluster stages. within the last three knockout rounds, they need won the primary leg at home before facing a probably problematic away trip, every of that they need overcome, impressively winning on each occasion.
Picking up a win at Valencia could be an excessive amount of to raise, however with something however a 2-goal loss enough to visualize them through, Atletico ought to progress. Valencia won the league meeting this season 1-0, however Atletico have picked up a draw on every of their three previous visits to Valencia. Another draw and another place within the final for Atletico appearance on the cards.
Atletico, meanwhile, have won their last ten Europa League matches since losing at Udinese within the cluster stages. within the last three knockout rounds, they need won the primary leg at home before facing a probably problematic away trip, every of that they need overcome, impressively winning on each occasion.
Picking up a win at Valencia could be an excessive amount of to raise, however with something however a 2-goal loss enough to visualize them through, Atletico ought to progress. Valencia won the league meeting this season 1-0, however Atletico have picked up a draw on every of their three previous visits to Valencia. Another draw and another place within the final for Atletico appearance on the cards.
Valencia 2 -2 Atletico Madrid
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