Valencia manager Marcelino heaped praise on goalkeeper Neto and admitted their 3-1 Europa League quarter-final victory over local rivals Villarreal flattered his side.
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Valencia score two late goals to take command of Villarreal tie
Valencia scored twice in added-time to put one foot in the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-1 win over local rivals Villarreal at El Madrigal.
Villarreal out to set aside relegation worries to reach Europa League semi-final
Villarreal boss Javi Calleja is confident his side can put their LaLiga relegation worries aside and sink domestic rivals Valencia to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Zidane suffers first loss since Real return at Valencia
Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat since retaking the reins at Real Madrid as Goncalo Guedes and Ezequiel Garay handed Valencia a 2-1 victory at the Mestalla.
Zinedine Zidane will solve Real Madrid goalkeeper situation before next season
Zinedine Zidane refused to be drawn on his plans for an overhaul of the Real Madrid squad but admits there will be no doubt over the goalkeeping situation next season.
Lacazette to miss Europa League last-16 clash after UEFA ban
France striker Alexandre Lacazette will miss Arsenal’s Europa League last-16 fixtures with Rennes after being given an additional two-match ban by UEFA for his dismissal at BATE Borisov.
Rodgers questions Toljan dismissal as Celtic knocked out of Europa League
Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic’s Europa League hopes were taken away by German referee Deniz Aytekin in the 1-0 defeat by Valencia in the Mestalla.
Celtic crash out of Europa League despite spirited performance in Valencia
Celtic exited the Europa League at the last-32 stage with a 1-0 defeat in Valencia but pride was evident on a night of some frustration in the Mestalla.
Valencia will be a ‘different level’ – but Rodgers reckons Hoops have a chance
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is relishing the challenge of making history against Valencia on Thursday night.
Brown admits Celtic have to be at best against Valencia
Skipper Scott Brown admits Celtic have to produce their very best performance if they are to avoid a Europa League exit to Valencia on Thursday night.
Celtic still have a chance to progress – Brendan Rodgers
Celtic’s Europa League journey is not over yet, according to boss Brendan Rodgers.
Marcelino says Valencia want to beat Celtic at Mestalla despite first-leg win
Boss Marcelino wants his Valencia side to be at their very best against Celtic at the Mestalla on Thursday night.
Score first and we can upset the odds against Valencia, insists Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes they can upset the odds in Valencia if they get the first goal and settle down into the Europa League tie.
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic still have hope of qualifying
Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic still retain hope of progressing in the Europa League despite a 2-0 defeat by Valencia at Parkhead.
Ruben Sobrino and Denis Cheryshev help Valencia pick off Celtic
Celtic will need to produce some magic in the Mestalla Stadium next week following their 2-0 Europa League defeat by Valencia at Parkhead.
Rodgers relishing ‘wonderful challenge’ of facing Valencia
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is looking forward to the “wonderful challenge” of facing Valencia.
Brendan Rodgers confident Celtic ‘level’ is as good as it can be ahead of Valencia clash
Boss Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic are at the “best level they could be” going into the first-leg of the Europa League last-32 against Valencia at Parkhead on Thursday night.
Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona are held by Valencia
Lionel Messi’s two goals salvaged a point for Barcelona but for once the Argentinian could not conjure up a victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Valencia.
Valverde expecting “great tie” as Barca are drawn against Real Madrid in cup
Ernesto Valverde feels Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid will be a “fascinating tie.
Mata frustrated for Manchester United despite ‘special’ Mestalla return
Juan Mata was left frustrated as Manchester United’s latest display of delayed intensity led to a drab defeat to Valencia, putting Jose Mourinho’s men on the back foot ahead of this Sunday’s trip to bitter rivals Liverpool.