Summary

  • Real Madrid are fourth in La Liga

  • Zinedine Zidane's side will climb second with a win

  • Valencia without a win in four and 16th in table

Live Reporting

Neil Johnston

  1. Gracia seeking first win over Real - at seventh attempt

    Valencia v Real Madrid (20:00 GMT)

    .Reuters

    It's only 14 months since Watford reappointed Quique Sanchez Flores as their head coach after announcing the exit of Javi Gracia.

    How did that work out?

    Gracia, 50, has since surfaced at Valencia, where he has overseen two wins, two draws and four defeats in his first eight league games of the season.

    The former Osasuna and Malaga boss has managed six La Liga games against Real Madrid. He is still seeking a first win over them.

  2. Ex-Gunner Paulista starts

    Valencia v Real Madrid (20:00 GMT)

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    Valencia include former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista, while ex-Real Madrid winger Denis Cheryshev starts against his former club.

  3. No Eden Hazard for Real

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  4. Valencia v Real Madrid (20:00 GMT)

    .Rex Features

    Hello and welcome to coverage of Valencia against Real Madrid - one of the tastiest fixtures in the La Liga calendar.

    The historic Mestalla is the setting, the home side looking to kick-start their campaign after four games without a win.

    But Zinedine Zidane's side are keen to carry on their good form on the road after winning El Clasico last time they played an away match in La Liga.

    Shall we get some team news?

  5. Ever changing picture

    Valencia v Real Madrid (20:00 GMT)

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    It's an ever changing picture at the top of La Liga.

    After Atletico Madrid went to the summit following a 4-0 win over Cadiz on Saturday, Villarreal moved top earlier with a 3-1 win at Getafe.

    However, Real Sociedad have since beaten Granada 2-0 to move into pole position.

    If Real Madrid win at Valencia, they will go into the international break one point off the summit.