Valencia aim to continue their survival push in LaLiga EA Sports when they host Atlético Madrid, a team that might have one eye on their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg.
Valencia eased their relegation fears with a 2-1 victory over Girona in their last match, moving five points clear of the danger zone. That win ended a run of three games without a victory (one draw, two losses). The Che have collected 26 of their 39 points at Mestalla this season (seven wins, five draws, four defeats).
At home, Valencia have won four of their last six league matches (two losses), after managing only one victory in their previous seven (four draws, two defeats). However, their record against the top four is dire: Carlos Corberán’s side have lost all six league meetings with the top four this season, conceding at least two goals each time and failing to score in four of those games.
After drawing 1-1 with Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, Atlético return to domestic duty. Their league position is secure, with a 10-point buffer over fifth-placed Real Betis. This is despite four consecutive league defeats before a 3-2 win over Athletic Club last weekend. Diego Simeone’s men have won only one away league match in 2026 (two draws, four losses) and risk losing four consecutive away games for the second time in the Argentine’s 15-year tenure.
**Match details: Valencia vs Atlético Madrid**
– **Date:** Saturday, 2 May
– **Venue:** Mestalla Stadium, Valencia
– **Kick-off:** 16:15 local time
– **TV channels:** Dazn LaLiga (channel 55 on Movistar, 113 on Orange)
– **Live stream:** bet365
– **Odds:** Valencia 1.75 – Draw 4.00 – Atlético 4.20
**Valencia team news**
Valencia hope to have Eray Cömert available, but Thierry Correia remains sidelined. With defensive absences, midfielder Pepelu continues to play as a centre-back. Manager Carlos Corberán praised his adaptation: “He’s a positional midfielder who has adapted perfectly to the position.” Corberán refused to relax despite the win over Girona. “We are still fighting for our lives,” he said in midweek, adding that “39 points are not enough.” Largie Ramazani scored his sixth goal for Valencia in the last match; all his goals have been either the opener or the decider.
**Probable Valencia lineup (4-4-2):** Stole Dimitrievski; Renzo Saravia, César Tárrega, Pepelu, José Gayá; Luis Rioja, Javier Guerra, Guido Rodríguez, Largie Ramazani; Umar Sadiq, Lucas Beltrán.
**Atlético Madrid team news**
Atlético travel to Valencia determined to keep pace with Villarreal in third place. The team is in the midst of a Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, with the second leg in London next Tuesday. Simeone is unlikely to risk key players like Julián Alvarez or others if they carry minor knocks. The squad will be rotated slightly to preserve energy for the European tie.