Overview
- Valencia are 18th after five league matches without a win, and the derby defeat to Villarreal drew loud boos at Mestalla.
- Real Madrid host on Saturday at 21:00 at the Santiago Bernabéu after beating Barcelona, with Kylian Mbappé in prolific form; Madrid list Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rüdiger out and backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin suspended.
- Lucas Beltrán has yet to rejoin full training due to a foot injury from the derby, and Javi Guerra worked separately as a planned load-management session.
- Hugo Duro and Pepelu trained normally after recent knocks, while Diakhaby, Foulquier, Ugrinic and Ramazani remain unavailable for Valencia.
- Opta’s updated model gives Valencia a 21.62% chance of finishing 17th and flags Levante as a relegation rival, despite Valencia’s 5-0 Copa del Rey lift at Maracena.