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Match details:
Copa Del Rey
Valencia CF vs Athletic Bilbao
Venue: Mestalla, Valencia, Spain
March 03, 2022
02:00 am IST
Preview:
Valencia CF will welcome Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey at Mestalla, Valencia in the Semifinal match. Valencia CF have been below the expectations so far as they are in 9th place with just 33 points in 26 matches in the league. The defense has proven to be an issue for them this season, with 42 being allowed in their last 26 league matches. They secured a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao in their last Copa Del Rey match.
Athletic Bilbao are in decent form and they do head into this match following a 0-4 defeat against Barcelona in the league. Their record against Valencia has been good. In the last 20 games against Valencia, they have managed to win five matches with 10 draws.
Recent form:
Valencia CF – DDLLW
Athletic Bilbao – WDLWL
Probable starting XI:
Valencia CF
Mamardashvili, Paulista, Diakhaby, Alderete, Musah, Racic, Soler, Foulquier, Gil, Duro, Guedes.
Athletic Bilbao
Simon, Lekue, Alvarez, Vivian, Balenziaga, Zarraga, Vesga, Vencedor, Serrano, D Garcia, I Williams.
Top picks:
Goncalo Guedes: Guedes has the most goal involvement by any player in the team with 14 in La Liga, having scored nine goals and provided four assists in the league, and has played a crucial role in building up Valencia’s game this season. He will look to continue in the same vein of form in this match. In his match against Alaves, he scored a goal in the league. He is an excellent bet for a goal contribution and is a must-have forward pick for your side.
Carlos Soler: Soler is the 2nd top goal scorer from his side in the league with eight goals to his name in 20 matches. He has also provided two assists to his teammates. He is known for his creativity, dribbling, and technical ability.
Captain and vice-captain options:
Goncalo Guedes
Carlos Soler
Inaki Williams
Hugo Duro
Fantasy team:
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