Valencia look to progress

Valencia will host Turkish champions Bursaspor this week, knowing a win could ensure they place in the next round of the Champions League. The Spaniards currently sit second in Group C, two points ahead of a Rangers side who play leaders Manchester United at Ibrox, in the groups other match.

Valencia will host Turkish champions Bursaspor this week, knowing a win could ensure they place in the next round of the Champions League. The Spaniards currently sit second in Group C, two points ahead of a Rangers side who play leaders Manchester United at Ibrox, in the groups other match.



Pundits note that if the Scottish side lose and Valencia win, then the Spanish side will reach the knock-out stage, they will have to do it without defenders David Navarro and Miguel. The duo both sustained injuries in the weekend’s 1-1 draw with Villarreal and they join Jeremy Mathieu on the sidelines for this match. The draw left Valencia fifth in La Liga, 11 points adrift of Real Madrid at the top of the table.



With Barcelona and Real already ten points clear of the chasing pack, Valencia will be looking to cement their usual spot of third and with it continued Champions League football.





at the beginning of the season, David Villa’s goals have been badly missed and Roberto Soldado leads the goalscoring charts with just five goals in all competitions so far this season.



The Spanish side should definitely have more than enough about them to see off the threat from last year’s surprise Turkish champions. Buraspor have performed admirably in their debut season of Champions League football despite failing to pick up any points so far. The Turks final real chance to pick up their first Champions League points will be in their final group game against Rangers. Valencia looks to be a step too far for Bursaspor though.