Upcoming Valencia Derby: Levante vs. Villarreal

omidbasir- The Ciutat de Valencia will host an exciting derby, as Levante strives to cling to their dwindling hopes of survival. Following a significant emotional setback against Valencia, they now face another local rival, Villarreal, who are eager to bounce back and solidify their position in the Champions League spots.

Levante will look to put the recent derby loss against Valencia behind them as they gear up for this crucial encounter against Villarreal, which is part of matchday 16. The team, managed by Luís Castro, will notably be without Pablo Martínez, who is sidelined until April due to a Grade II knee injury, in addition to the previously known absence of Rober Brugué. Furthermore, Kervin Arriaga will miss the match due to a suspension following a double yellow card received in the recent fixture against Valencia.

After a disappointing defeat to Getafe, Villarreal is in urgent need of capitalizing on their postponed match opportunity. The gap to Betis has shrunk from twelve to four points within a month, meaning a loss in Valencia could heighten anxiety surrounding their previously secure Champions League berth. Coach Marcelino will have to contend without Gerard Moreno and Parejo, although he will welcome back Cardona and Moleiro, both of whom missed the previous weekend due to illness.

The match features a striker in fine form against another facing a scoring drought as they go up against their former teams. The Georgian forward is currently in excellent shape, while the Cameroonian has struggled to find the back of the net in recent matches. Both players will bear the responsibility for their respective teams’ offensive efforts.