Madrid return to hostile Mestalla as Valencia tickets remain available
Real Madrid face crucial away trip to Valencia's Mestalla stadium this Sunday, with over 200 tickets still up for grabs across all sections of the ground.
A powder keg atmosphere awaits Real Madrid this weekend as they return to one of Spanish football’s most intimidating cauldrons, with tickets still available for the powder keg clash at Mestalla.
Hostile reception expected
Mestalla has always been a difficult hunting ground for Los Blancos, but recent controversies have cranked the temperature up several notches. The Valencia faithful particularly have Vinicius Jr. in their sights following his outspoken comments on racism - though Madrid fans will breathe a sigh of relief as the Brazilian sits this one out through suspension.
Alvaro Arbeloa has already set the tone in his press conference, acknowledging: “Valencia will surely play their game of the year against Real Madrid at home.”
Title race implications
The fixture carries massive significance in the title race:
- Barcelona play Mallorca at Camp Nou a day earlier
- Madrid will know exactly what they need to do - either chase the leaders or potentially leapfrog them
- Valencia have their own concerns, though recent form (6 points from 9) has lifted them out of the relegation zone
Fancy a trip to Mestalla?
If you’re tempted to witness this proper tasty encounter in person, you’re in luck. Over 200 tickets remain available across all sections of the stadium through MARCA’s ticket portal. Many options allow for multiple adjacent seats if you’re planning to bring your mates along.
The match kicks off at 21:00 on Sunday, 8th January - though that date looks like a proper Adam and Eve in the article, as we’re clearly in February now!
What to expect
With the atmosphere at boiling point and both teams desperate for points for vastly different reasons, this has all the makings of a classic La Liga encounter. Valencia have found some form just when they needed it, while Madrid can’t afford any slip-ups in what’s shaping up to be a tight title race.