The Valencian outfit earned a valuable point against Real Madrid over the weekend, thanks to an acrobatic outing by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-Guaita-c36003.
Real Madrid’s chances of Spanish domestic honours received a major dent as they were held to a goalless draw against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, April 8.
The Capital club now commands a 4-point lead at the summit of Primera Division rankings; however, Valencia cannot complain with the share of spoils that came their way.
With the tough league fixture against the current league leaders out of their way, the outfit from Mestalla can now concentrate on their remaining La Liga meetings.
Unai Emery was understandably pleased with the performance of his players at the Bernabeu, as they kept Madrid’s star trio of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 at bay.
Reflecting on the details of the match, the Basque trainer explained that they were able to take the match in the direction they wanted and profited from their strategy.
Continuing on the topic, Emery added that Valencia should have broken the deadlock in the match as they created good chances.
Nevertheless, he added that he is content with the result as any result other than a defeat at the home of the Primera Division table toppers is positive.
"Playing at the Bernabeu is always hard and Madrid had come off a good run and were very strong."
"In order to get something out of this match, we knew we had to take it in a direction in which we could follow our plan, have possession of the ball, have faith in attack, create chances to score and have a bit of luck.”
"We leave with one point, which is a reason to be happy, considering we were playing at the Bernabeu.”
"We wanted the victory, but the draw also leaves us somewhat satisfied."
With third-place challengers failing in their attempt to usurp Los Che, the Northern club continues to thrive in the final UEFA Champions League qualification slot.
They welcome in-form Rayo Vallecano to the Mestalla in their next La Liga fixture on Wednesday, April 11.
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