And so arrives one of the most hyped games of the season. Usually this game would attract attention anyway, but last season's controversy involving Vini Jr overshadows this one.
Prior to the game Netflix announced they were making a documentary about Vini's return to Mestalla. After thinking it over, Valencia decided to deny them access to Mestalla, as well as an interview with Hugo Duro. Totally the right decision. A balanced documentary on Spain's problem of casual and not-so-casual racism would be interesting. That would naturally feature last season's game at Mestalla, but also provide context on why Vini almost uniquely gets targeted by the idiots (his constant obnoxious behaviour and goading of players and opposition fans) and also look at other clubs' incidences of this, including the many involving Real Madrid fans themselves. However, Netflix's documentary was never going to be that. It would have been a hatchet job on us for cheap views. Hopefully our fans ignore these provocations and focus on the game.
For the first time this season, Baraja has a full squad available with Andre Almeida finally back after his long-term injury and Thierry and Diego Lopez after shorter ones. Madrid have been strong this season with only 2 defeats in all competitions, both away to city rivals Atletico. Despite that, we do have form in springing surprises against them, so fingers crossed for tonight.
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