Mercury (Hobart)

Immovable object v unstoppabl­e force

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MONDAY 4.55AM

The top two teams in Spain clash in a game that could set the tone for the rest of the season. Valencia has been one of the best stories of La Liga with three wins and a draw after it struggled for any form last season. This is its biggest test, but one it should handle at home if its stingy defence holds up. Valencia has only allowed two goals this campaign, but that will be put to the test by a Real Madrid forward line that has already scored a league-best 13 goals and is fresh from a lastgasp win in the Champions League.

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