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Match Preview
Valencia will host Atletico Madrid in the final game of the 2018/2019 La Liga season's matchday 1. The visitors enter the encounter on the back of a victory in the UEFA Super Cup. Los Rojiblancos after a series of trials finally beat cross-town rivals Real Madrid on the European front via a 4-2 scoreline to secure their first silverware of the season.
Ahead of their first league game, Diego Simeone's will require his men to replicate the same form. The Argentian manager having led his side to a second-place finish last season has strengthened some key areas this summer in the bid to finally land the league trophy for the first time since 2014. Thomas Lemar, Gelson Martins, and Niko Kalinic are among the notable names that could be handed their debut in Monday night's action.
The meeting will also see Kevin Gameiro reunite with his former side having joined Valencia in the transfer window. The significance of his addition to Los Che's roster cannot be understated with the team failing to secure a permanent move for last season star Goncalo Guedes who joined on loan from PSG.
Regardless of the personnel on their books, the objective of holding a more regular top-four berth remains unabated for Marcelino Garcia's men. And with the like of Gameiro, Rodrigo, Denis Chereysev and Michy Batshuayi all possessing the capabilities to lead the lines up front, an exciting season could be on the cards for the Mestalla outfit.
It is worth noting that Monday night's host finished last season with 13 out of 19 home league games and may very much test Atletico Madrid's title-contending credentials in the upcoming clash. Nonetheless, Diego Simeone's men should fancy their chances as they remain unbeaten in the last seven meetings with Valencia.
