Valencia CF

AS Editor Alfredo Relaño looks at what's still to play for in LaLiga, with European places up for grabs and relegation to be avoided.

When I was young, this phrase was doing the rounds: “There's no-one more stupid than a poor person with right wing ideologies”.

In the centre of Valencia, there's a plaque that marks the spot where the city's biggest club, Valencia CF, was born 100 years ago today, in the now defunct Bar Torino.

As the game against Levante ended, Solari had to go through the embarrassment of praising Bale. He did not suggest that he was offended by his star's attitude.

Alfredo Relaño looks back over a productive week for Spanish clubs in European competiton, with Atlético beating Juventus at the Metropolitano.

Last night's Copa del Rey clash was a delight to watch, a classic full blooded cup tie. Betis went two goals ahead against a Valencia side who reused to roll over ended up securing a creditable 2-2 draw.