La Liga 2016/17: Valencia 2-1 Real Madrid, 5 Talking Points

Modified Feb 23, 2017 03:09 GMT

VALENCIA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at Mestalla Stadium on February 22, 2017 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) — Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Valencia

#4 Valencia versus Real Madrid always guarantees goals and entertainment

VALENCIA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Toni Kroos (R) of Real Madrid is tackled by Munir El Haddadi of Valencia during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at Mestalla Stadium on February 22, 2017 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) — Real Madrid have dreaded a trip to the Mestalla in recent seasons

Despite Valencia struggling to get out of the bottom half of the table, this fixture was still touted to be a banana skin in Real Madrid's bid for a league title. And Los Blancos faltered yet again and have now gone three league games without a win at the Mestalla.

The match between these sides has always been a goal fest with the last 10 games accounting for 37 goals.

Valencia have scored at least two goals in their last seven meetings with Real Madrid. This game's importance was evident by a full house for a 6:45 local time kick off on a working day despite the fact that Valencia is a club of the working class.