Valencia Club de Fútbol hopes to seal their victory at Balaídos with a strong performance this Sunday at Mestalla against a Real Madrid side shaken emotionally after their Champions League setback against Manchester City.
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Rubén Baraja’s squad sits fifteenth with 37 points, three clear of the relegation zone. A slim cushion, though not as fragile as it looked a few days ago. They aim to deliver a memorable display on Sunday and keep their season on track.
Real Madrid, for their part, travel with the aim of restoring form and presenting a solid image in La Liga during the four remaining fixtures. There is no grand incentive beyond professionalism and pride in the finish of the campaign.
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Press conferences and statements from Valencia vs. Real Madrid from La Liga
Ancelotti, in press conference
Vinicius topic. “I spoke to him. The atmosphere was very hostile, I asked if he wanted to continue. I suggested removing him because the atmosphere is racist, and I don’t think it’s right. It had never happened to me before, not like that. It’s unacceptable. The Spanish league has a problem, and Vinicius is the victim of a very serious issue. What should be done? I’m not the best person to decide. You can’t play football in that environment. I’d say the same if we had won. Racism should not exist; the only solution is to finish the game.”
Solution. “Ten complaints against violence? What happened? My view is that the game should be stopped. This can’t go on, it’s impossible. The player who endures the most fouls and insults. I told the referee I would remove him. When the red card was shown, everyone yelled ‘monkey, monkey, monkey.’”
Dressing room. “We are all with him. Vinicius is sad; he just wants to play football. He isn’t angry, he is sad.”
Historic match. “For me, the match should have been stopped; the stadium went crazy, not just one person.”
The amateur. “I don’t know if they arrested him. I have never seen this in a stadium before. I never witnessed a whole stadium erupt in racist chants.”
Vinicius’ gestures. “Of course we must guide the young players. We must consider that the moment a stadium offends you, the youngsters are not immune. The players and teammates support him in everything.”
It wasn’t cute, it was ridiculous. “Fool? The referee stopped the game to activate the racism protocol. Not because he was called stupid. If you’re unsure, talk to the referee.”
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Special: the unsportsmanlike action of Comert
Comert devises a tactic to disrupt Vinicius: strike at the ball he was carrying! Total madness in Mestalla — pic.twitter.com/iSGolhlHXK
— GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 21, 2023
Diego López capitalized on Mendy’s error to open the scoring
Valencia pressed for a penalty on Tchouaméni, but it wasn’t awarded
Confirmed Valencia starting eleven
Confirmed Real Madrid starting eleven
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