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Monday's late game features two squads in great need of a victory to open a safe buffer zone from the relegation fight. Hercules' coach Esteban Vigo will have a lot of work to do prior to this clash, as he misses Nelson Haedo Valdez and Roystron Drenthe, among others.

Miguel Angel Portugal is likely to introduce only a minor modification on his scheme, as Ivan Bolado won't be able to perform. Pedro Munitis' favorable evolution might allow him to join Markus Rosemberg in the attack.

French international David Trezeguet will have to assume full responsibility to lead the attack. The main surprise in the Hercules probable line-up is Jesús Pastor, a young,witty midfielder that's only played one game so far under Vigo's command.

Racing celebrated a major victory last week as Oscar Serrano injured by scoring a last-minute goal against Real Mallorca. He was playing his first match in seven months, and Portugal might call him again to wreak havoc in the left wing.

Hercules can join Mallorca in the 10th position upon a victory, will they succeed visiting Santander?

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Levante vs Athletic Bilbao Match Report

Levante's defensive scheme failed to control Joaquin Caparros' Athletic. The hosts were superior but the finesse of Athletic's Lions granted them three important points for the top fight. Levante finishes the year only two points above the relegation line.

It looked like it'd be a relatively easy game for Athletic at the Estadio Ciutat, as Igor Gabilondo found the opener early in the 9th minute of the game with an exquisite free kick shot. The victory came with the bitterness of Fernando Llorente's injury, though he'll have over two weeks to recover until the next match day.

The advantage lasted only 10 minutes for the visitors, as Ecuadorian international Felipe Caicedo took full advantage of Xisco Nadal's assistance in the 20th minute of the game and levelled the game.

The game was fought in both areas throughout the whole 90 minutes. Igor Gabilondo shot another free kick in the 73th minute of the game. This time he sent a perfect cross that Javi Martinez connected with a header straight into the net.

Levante's coach Luis Garcia knew he needed to introduce some fresh blood into the team and Sergio repaid his faith in the 81th minute of the game scoring a header, but the goal was rightfully annulled. Levante must work hard in the following weeks to survive the second half of La Liga fight, while Athletic prepares to fight once again for the European battle.

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