Valencia to be without two key players for Real Madrid showdown

Valencia will face Real Madrid in the first La Liga match of 2025, rescheduled from November due to Storm DANA.

This match marks the debut of Carlos Corberan as Valencia's new head coach, following the sacking of Ruben Baraja.

Corberan faces a tough challenge, especially as key players Giorgi Mamardashvili and Jose Gaya are still sidelined with injuries.

Stole Dimitrievski will continue in goal, while the left-back position remains uncertain.

Luis Rioja, who recently played there despite being a winger, has been tested in the role by Corberan and is likely to start in that position against Real Madrid.