Valencia against Villarreal this weekend is arguably the biggest match of the weekend, and for David Albelda, it takes on extra significance, as he has played with both clubs.
The midfielder was on loan at El Submarino Amarillo for two seasons before establishing himself at Valencia and today, he declared the match 'special', before discussing the importance of it.
"We take it as a game more, with the intention to win and to move seven points clear of them. That would be a crucial gap with a team also competing for the Champions League places," he mused.
"Villarreal are a Champions League team though, and they have a good foundation. They are doing very well and their progress is noted, I believe it will be a very difficult match."
Valencia will certainly be favourites for the match though, even more so when one takes into account that Marcos Senna is suspended.
Albelda praised the Spaniard today, describing him as "important and giving a lot to the Villarreal midfield", but said that even without them they are a "great team and will be just as tough".
Miguel Misery
Naturally, Albelda was also questioned about the Copa Del Rey clash with Racing Santander last night, which saw both Vicente and Miguel sent off towards the end.
The experienced midfielder could not comment on the first dismissal, but was clear in his thoughts regarding Miguel's dismissal.
"The sending off of Vicente I cannot talk about because I was on the bench, but the referee must have seen it clearly," he declared.
"As for Miguel, his attitude afterwards cannot be justified, but it come after two refereeing errors; neither were fouls and certainly not cards.
"Miguel was annoyed that he was sent off without doing anything. Everyone in football knows these things happen and will continue to happen."
James Walker-Roberts, Goal.com
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