Previews
VIE 20.01.2017
Team News:
- Villarreal CF: Mateo Musacchio, Denis Cheryshev and Roberto Soldado (all injured); Cedric Bakambu (Africa Cup of Nations duty)
- Valencia CF: Guilherme Siqueira, Mathew Ryan and Rodrigo (all injured)
Match Facts:
Villarreal (6th, 31 pts):
- Fran Escriba's troops go into this regional derby unbeaten in their last five LaLiga fixtures. What's more, they have only lost once at the freshly renamed Estadio de la Ceramica in the league this term, winning six and drawing two.
- Villarreal have run out victorious on nine of 16 occasions when hosting Valencia and are undefeated in the last three LaLiga Santander meetings between the clubs (home and away). They will be intent on extending that streak in order to further their European aspirations.
Valencia (17th, 16 pts):
- Last weekend's 2-1 success against RCD Espanyol ended an eight-game winless run for Los Che, providing Voro's men with some much-needed breathing room, as it saw them open up a four-point cushion above the relegation zone.
- A clean sheet will be at the top of the 'new' coach's wishlist: Valencia are the only LaLiga Santander side who have conceded in each and every one of their league matches so far this season.
Getting to the Estadio de la Ceramica
Address: Calle de Blasco Ibañez, 2, 12540 Vila-real, Castellon
The stadium is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Villarreal
Suburban Train: Line C6
Train: The nearest station is Vila-Real, 20 minutes' walk from the stadium
Stadium location here
Time: 20:45 CET
Stadium: Estadio de la Ceramica
Referee: Gonzalez Gonzalez, Jose Luis
TV: Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #VillarrealValencia
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