The new LaLiga scheduling was optimized to maximize revenue. As a result, we have two games on Friday, three on Saturday, three on Sunday and two on Monday all at different times. Valencia and Atletico Madrid are at the latter end of round one’s schedule, with a kick-off time of 20:00 CET. Mestalla Stadium will be the hosting venue for this appealing encounter.
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Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Valencia doesn’t have a good track record against Atletico Madrid in recent years, with only two wins in their last 14 meetings, although both of those were at home. The last one was all the way back in 2014. Not only that but The Bats have failed to score in the past four games between the two.
Meanwhile, Atletico is coming off from a satisfactory UEFA Super Cup win over Real Madrid (4-2), which certainly boosts their mood and confidence ahead of the new season. Thomas Lemar and Rodri made their debuts in that game and they’re expected to be in the starting lineup on Monday as well, although it wouldn’t be surprising to see Gelson Martins start over Lemar either.
For the first time in a while, Valencia actually challenged Spain’s top trio last season. Most of the credit goes to Marcelino, who woke up a sleeping giant and re-created what he had in Villarreal. Jose Luis Gaya, Santi Mina, Rodrigo and Carlos Soler were all wanted by other clubs, so it’s amazing he managed to retain all of them. It says a lot about what the players think of him as a coach and how much they believe in what he’s trying to accomplish in Valencia.
Signing Daniel Wass, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Cristiano Piccini added strength and depth to areas of potential weakness – midfield and right back.
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Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Valencia plays to win regardless of the opponent and that won’t change on Monday night. Atletico Madrid must be ready otherwise they could be defeated.
