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Valencia vs Real Madrid |

The Derby of the East

"The first derby of the season is here, and it promises to be a cracker. Valencia are in good form, having won their last three games, while Real Madrid are still finding their feet under new coach Zinedine Zidane."

"Valencia will be looking to make a statement against their bitter rivals, and they will be confident of victory at home. Real Madrid, however, will be determined to prove that they are still the team to beat, and they will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Barcelona in the Super Cup."

"The key battle will be in midfield, where Valencia's Dani Parejo and Geoffrey Kondogbia will go head-to-head with Real Madrid's Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. Both teams have dangerous attacking players, so goals are guaranteed."

"This is a match that neither team can afford to lose, and it is sure to be a tense and exciting affair."

Who will come out on top?

"It is impossible to say with any certainty who will win the match, but Valencia will be slight favorites at home. They are in better form than Real Madrid, and they have a good record against their rivals in recent years."

"However, Real Madrid have a lot of quality in their squad, and they will be confident of getting a result. They have a good away record, and they will be looking to make a statement under their new coach."

"Ultimately, the match will be decided by which team is able to perform on the day. Both teams have the potential to win, and it should be a fascinating encounter."

History of the rivalry

"The rivalry between Valencia and Real Madrid is one of the most intense in Spanish football. The two teams are located in the east of Spain, and they have a long history of competing for the same trophies."

"The first match between the two teams was played in 1923, and Real Madrid have won more matches than Valencia. However, Valencia have won some important matches against their rivals, including the Copa del Rey final in 2008."

"In recent years, the rivalry has been less intense, but it remains one of the most passionate in Spanish football. The fans of both teams are very vocal, and they create a great atmosphere at matches."