Match Preview: Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF

History:
Valencia CF will welcome Villarreal CF for the Europa League quarter-finals second leg at Mestalla. Valencia CF hold a healthy 3-1 lead in the tie. This will be the third straight derby in a week. Marcelino’s side will be looking to get a clean sweep.
Team News:
Francis Coquelin, Mouctar Diakhaby, Gonçalo Guedes, Jose Luis Gayà, and Geoffrey Kondogbia will miss next match for Valencia CF if they get a yellow card in tonight’s match. Álvaro is suspended for tonight’s match. Jaume Costa, Andrés Fernández, Llambrich, Moreno will miss next match for Villarreal if they get booked.
Press Conferences:
Marcelino: Winning is the best way of avoiding a surprise.
Sobrino: I’m ready to help in whatever way I can.
Javi Calleja: Valencia CF are a quality side that defend well.
Manu Trigueros: We know they came away from the first leg with a convincing result.
Coverage:
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