Valencia look to kick off the season in style at Mestalla

Team News:

- Valencia: Guilherme Siqueira (injured), Rodrigo and Nani (suspended).

- UD Las Palmas: Helder Lopes, Aythami Artiles, Tana, Javi Castellano and Hernan (injured), Mauricio Lemos (suspended).

Match Facts:

Valencia CF:

-Pako Ayestaran's pre-season ended with a record of four wins, a draw and two defeats, including an impressive win over Fiorentina.

-Valencia CF have won four of their last six LaLiga Santander games against UD Las Palmas, although the Canary Islanders took four out of six points last season with a draw at Mestalla and a 2-1 win at home in Gran Canaria.

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— Valencia CF English (@valenciacf_en) August 21, 2016

UD Las Palmas:

-Las Palmas' pre-season did not get off to a very good start as the Canary Islanders lost two of their first three matches. However, as the new LaLiga Santander drew closer, Quique Setien's team's form improved and they went on to win three other matches and draw another.

-Las Palmas have only won three of their last 31 matches away to Valencia at Mestalla, although Quique Setien did win the only match between the two coaches last season.

Getting to Mestalla:

Address: Avenida de Suecia, 46010 Valencia.

Bus: Line 10 to Avenida Aragon opposite the stadium.

Train: Estacio del Nord (North Station). 

Stadium location here

Time: 22:00 CET              

Stadium: Mestalla

Referee:Vicandi Garrido, Ignacio

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