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Press Review After Mestalla: Iker's Socks & An Ángel's Wings

From Iker's socks, to supposed locker-room tension, to Özil's loyalty and the politics of free kicks, and an Ángel getting his wings back: the press and players had plenty to say just before and after Madrid's first half exhibition match against Valencia.

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Valencia 0 - 5 Real Madrid: The Oranges Run Out Of Juice

5 beautiful goals are scored in Madrid's finest half of football this season at the Mestalla.

4 months ago Article 189 comments

Valencia Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2013: Match Preview And Live Thread

Real Madrid might play this match as a training session prior to the second leg of the Copa del Rey tie against Valencia, to be played Wednesday at this very same stadium. What is sure is that Valencia won't do the same. They feel like they were robbed at the Santiago Bernabéu this past Tuesday, and they will try to create a good atmosphere for Wednesday's clash, but also thinking about La Liga.

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Scouting Real Madrid's Competition: Valencia

Remember when Valencia drew 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first match of the Liga BBVA season? They had Mauricio Pellegrino on the bench, but many things have changed as Ernesto Valverde is now Valencia's head coach. The team had a sub-par first 19 games in La Liga, but since Valverde has taken over, Soldado and his teammates are more consistent and solid.