Real Oviedo – Valencia C. F.: Valencia’s Expected XI Set as Almada Warns of Tough Test at El Tartiere

Real oviedo – valencia c. f. is taking shape ahead of kickoff at the Carlos Tartiere, with Valencia CF’s expected starting lineup now laid out and opposing coach Guillermo Almada framing the contest as a major challenge that will require an almost flawless performance from his side.

Valencia CF’s Expected Starting Lineup for Real Oviedo – Valencia C. F.

Valencia is set to start Stole Dimitrievski in goal. The expected back line features Thierry Rendall and Gayà at fullback, with Unai Núñez partnered by Cömert in central defense.

In midfield, Guido Rodríguez and Javi Guerra are expected to continue together as a double pivot, with Ugrinic in the attacking midfield role. Out wide, Danjuma and Ramazani are set to provide the outside threat, while Sadiq is listed as the central striker.

The expected XI is: Dimitrievski; Thierry Rendall, Unai Núñez, Cömert, Gayà; Guido Rodríguez, Javi Guerra, Ugrinic, Danjuma, Ramazani and Sadiq.

Guillermo Almada: “Valencia Have a Top-Level Squad”

Speaking in the buildup to the match at the Carlos Tartiere, Guillermo Almada described Valencia as a team with “very good footballers, ” saying the visitors will not arrive relaxed and that his side must be ready for a game played at maximum intensity.

Almada also emphasized the quality Valencia have “in all lines, ” adding that to secure a win his team will need to stay highly attentive and deliver a performance close to perfection.

Absences and Team-Selection Factors Ahead of the Match

Almada said his team has regained David Costas for this match, but will be without Lucas Ahijado, Ovie Ejaria, Leander Dendoncker and Thiago Borbas. He also noted that some players are observing Ramadan, describing it as part of a wider mix of considerations the staff are analyzing as they decide the best possible lineup.

With Valencia’s expected XI already mapped out and Almada signaling both respect for the opposition and complications in his own squad, Real oviedo – valencia c. f. heads into the Carlos Tartiere with team selection and execution at the center of the pre-match focus.