Match Preview: VCF vs RSO

Valencia CF will play versus Real Sociedad on Saturday at 4.15pm kick-off time (CET) at Mestalla on matchday 22  of LaLiga Santander. A win would put Valencia CF within sight of the European spots. Both teams have 30 points, eighth and ninth respectively.

Valencia CF are unbeaten in their last three matches and Kevin Gameirowho is on hot form in front of goal, earnt Valencia CF the win at Anoeta in the reverse fixture on the 29th of September on matchday seven.

Gabriel Paulista is unavailable through injury, whilst Mouctar Diakhaby is suspended for the Matchday 23 encounter. Good news comes in the form of Gonçalo Guedes' return to the squad. On Saturday evening Marcelino looked ahead to the Sunday game against Real Sociedad in his pre-match press conference, telling journalists he is optimistic about the Matchday 23 contest.

Marcelino: "Real Sociedad have been through a similar process to us"