Valencia have the opportunity to prove that they can compete with the three giants of Spanish football when they meet Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

It has been a great start to the season for Nuno Espirito Santo's side, who are yet to be beaten in any of their six La Liga matches and currently sit second in the table.

However, tests don't come any tougher than taking on the defending champions, and they face Atletico at a time when Diego Simeone is starting to see his players return to their best form.

At times, it has not been easy for Atletico in the early stages of the new campaign, but they head into the game level on points with Valencia as they look to extend their own unbeaten run.

Simeone, who has returned to the touchline following his ban, will take great confidence from the 1-0 win over Juventus in midweek, and will be hopeful of piling the pressure on leaders Barcelona.

There could be just one change for Atletico, with Antoine Griezmann expected to replace Saul Niguez, while Santo could keep faith with the same 11 players who drew with Real Sociedad.

Recent form

Valencia: DWWWWD

Atletico: DWWDWW

Possible starting lineups

Valencia: Alves, Mustafi, Otamendi, Barragan, Fuego, Gaya, Gomes, Parejo, Rodrigo, Gil, Alcacer

Atletico: Moya, Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Ansaldi, Tiago, Koke, Griezmann, Garcia, Turan, Mandzukic

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