Espanyol vs Valencia Match Preview
Nine points could be enough for Espanyol to qualify for the Europa League, and Mauricio Pochettino's Pericos prepare for the toughest game waiting ahead, this Wednesday at Cornella-El-Prat against Valencia.
Two consecutive defeats (Real Madrid and Osasuna) compromised Valencia's coach Unai Emery in the final part of the Spanish League, but los Ches demonstrated their form last week against Real Sociedad. Brazilian strker Jonas Goncalves built a furious partnership with Roberto Soldado, and Emery could repeat the same formation, with Joaquin and Ju9an Mata leading the attack from the wings.
Having celebrated only one victory in the last seven Liga games, Espanyol occupies the 8th position at the moment with 48 points. The hosts face Sevilla in the final match day, and Pochettino wants to build momentum prior to that clash, in which qualification for the Europa League could be at stake.
Valencia's defenders should watch Espanyol's attacking trident (Joan Verdu, Jose Callejon and Pablo Osvaldo) closely, for their confidence when playing at home reaches the sky. A game between two of Spain's most aggressive squads, who'll claim the full scoring?