Valencia Looking for Revenge Against Rosenborg
Valencia start their first Champions League fixture under new boss, Ronald Koeman, needing to secure victory at home to Rosenborg, who humbled them 2-0 in Norway, on matchday three, contributing to the sacking of Quique Flores. Rosenborg were considered strong candidates for the wooden spoon in Group B, having only progressed from this phase twice in eleven attempts, whereas Los Che have enjoyed much greater recent success in the competition they won in 2004.
Valencia’s defeat in Trondheim was the start of a terrible run of fixtures that saw the Spaniard’s lose three games by an aggregate of 10-1, ending with the exit of Flores. The absence of star striker David Villa, hasn’t helped the cause, he is still recovering since from an ankle injury sustained against Espanyol on October 6th. However, Koeman’s first league game in charge ended with success as Valencia won 2-0 at Mallorca on Saturday, bringing them into this game in a more positive mood. PinnacleSports.com make Valencia favourites 2.020 (-1.5 & -2) with Rosenborg 1.909 (+1.5 & +2).
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