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Angela Asante, February 9 2012,
Struggling Valencia are still in search of their first La Liga victory in 2012. Can they find it at home to Sporting Gijon this weekend?
Will Valencia clinch victory at last for the first time this year?
Will Valencia clinch victory at last for the first time this year?
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As weeks go by, it seems like Los Che will do just enough to maintain the third and last automatic UEFA Champions League spot in La Liga. Chances to considerably widen the gap against fourth-placed Levante have been wasted. Valencia have picked up only 4 points from their previous 5 matches.

Following their Copa del Rey exit, Valencia can focus on hitting higher standards in the Spanish Primera Division. However, underdogs Sporting Gijon could complicate things for Los Che. This fact must be underlined: Valencia’s last home match in La Liga ended in a shocking defeat to Real Sociedad.

Almost a month after that loss, how will Los Che re-open their account at the Mestalla Stadium?

Sporting Gijon encountered an emphatic 5-1 loss to Sociedad not long ago but they earned their first point in 3 league matches thanks to a 1-1 draw against Osasuna. Gijon are battling for survival so they will have every reason to fight until the last minute against Los Che.

Current standings see them in 19th position and 18 points behind upcoming opponents Valencia. Sporting Gijon face two possibilities through the Valencia match: to stumble to their 13th loss or to avoid defeat for the 10th time in La Liga this season.

Valencia vs Sporting Gijón

Date: Sunday, 12 Feb 2012
Time: 12:00 ( US/Eastern )
Competition: Spain La Liga
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia)

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