http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 to show what they are made of as they take on the challenge of cross town rivals, Levante, in their quarter-final tie at the Mestalla.
The Spanish striker wants the team to turn their fortunes around after an unimpressive start to the New Year. Los Che have drawn one and lost another in their two La Liga matches in 2012.
Soldado explained that the squad is willing to improve after their league defeat to Real Sociedad. A solitary strike from Antoine Griezmann was enough to consign Valencia to a hapless loss, and Soldado wants to change their image on Thursday when they face
Levante.
"The last game against Real Sociedad was not all good and it is still in the memory. We have not lost confidence and we have to play a very comprehensive match for the people to be happy. The illusion is not going to lose," he said.
Los Che will take on the challenge of La Granotas in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final. Should Valencia progress to the semi-finals, they have a chance of facing Real Madrid or http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604.
Soldado reaffirmed his belief that Valencia can stand shoulder to shoulder with the two Spanish Giants, a fact which was evident in their recent clashes against both the clubs.
However, the Spaniard stated they will go step-by-step and are concentrating their abilities on Levante at the time being.
Soldado praised Levante and reflected that they are tough rivals in all competitions.
"They are very tough opponents because they come concentrated from the first minute."
When quizzed about favourites for the double header, Soldado rejected the notion of anyone having the upper hand.
He added that creating chances against Levante will be a difficult proposition as they have a plethora of experienced players in the roster.
“Levante are doing a great http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684. They are sorted and have veteran people, making it difficult to create opportunities. If we are not one hundred percent we will have problems, if we are, we will have many chances to pass the tie," Soldado commented.
Valencia are third in La Liga behind Real Madrid and Barcelona and have a decent chance of success in Copa del Rey after faltering in the Champions League.
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