Valencia 2-1 Real Madrid: Five Talking Points

Srihari

#2 Are we witnessing the re-emergence of the Valencia of yore?

Only Barcelona have beaten Valencia at home this season and a victory over Real Madrid lifts them into fourth place, just four points behind Atletico Madrid in third place. But if there is one thing that will please coach Nuno Espírito Santo more than the result, it was his side's resilience and ability to withstand pressure.

Under the glory years of Rafael Benitez, the last time they won the League, Los Che's play was based primarily on having a defence that was capable of absorbing pressure and attackers who could combine effectively to score the goals necessary to win games.

After issues with debt among other things, the club haven't been doing so well in the past few years, but now under new ownership, it looks as though they are getting back to their old ways.

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