Jose Bordalas says he could sense the problems at Valencia when he was in charge.VCF are battling against relegation this season.Former Valencia coach Bordalas said: "I perceived that it was dangerous, despite being there for a short time

The 33-year-old joined the Premier League club from Barcelona in August last year, having previously played for Valencia, Juventus and Fiorentina."I'm really happy, the welcome from the fans from when I first arrived was unbelievable," he said

The La Liga table since the mid-season World Cup makes interesting reading. Barcelona are unsurprisingly fifth, but reigning champions Real Madrid are as low as fifth and no side has taken fewer points than fallen giants Valencia.

Valencia captain Jose Luis Gaya was left disappointed by their 3-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid.Atletico cruised to victory thanks to goals from Antoine Griezmann, Yann Carrasco and Thomas Lemar

Match previewAtlético Madrid have now climbed up to third, very much in pole position to take that spot once again

Barcelona will aim to continue their winning streak in Liga F season when they host sixth-placed Valencia on Friday

One of the great fixtures of any La Liga season, but will Barcelona maintain their nine-point lead at the top in the Basque County?Last weekend, Barça won 1-0 yet again, this time beat Valencia, with Raphinha the only goalscorer

Barcelona will look to increase their lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday night when they visit Bilbao to face Athletic Club.Barca are back in form following victories over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey and Valencia in league action

Real Madrid wing-back Lucas Vazquez insists the title race isn't over after their 0-0 draw with Real Betis.With Barcelona defeating Valencia, Real Madrid are ten points behind the Blaugrana.Vazquez said, "The team deserved to get more out of here