A have a look at what’s occurring in European soccer on Thursday:

SPAIN

Real Madrid hosts Valencia in a league match postponed from January due to the groups’ participation within the Spanish Super Cup. Madrid and Valencia performed within the semifinals of the event in Saudi Arabia, with Madrid advancing in a penalty shootout earlier than ultimately shedding the ultimate to Barcelona. Madrid wants a win on the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to remain near league chief Barcelona. It shall be Valencia’s first recreation with out coach Gennaro Gattuso, whose contract was terminated by mutual settlement amid the staff’s poor run. Valencia has gained solely considered one of its final 10 league video games and is one level above the relegation zone. Its solely two wins this yr got here within the Copa del Rey.

ITALY

Juventus will attempt to put its league distress behind it when it hosts Lazio with a spot within the Italian Cup semifinals at stake. Juventus was penalized 15 factors final month for false accounting and that, coupled with poor outcomes has left it simply 10 factors above the relegation zone. Sunday’s 2-Zero loss at dwelling to Monza was preceded by a draw in opposition to Atalanta and a hefty 5-1 loss at Napoli. Juventus has gained the trophy a report 14 occasions nevertheless. Lazio is undefeated in its previous 5 matches however misplaced 3-Zero at Juventus within the league in November. The winner will face holder Inter Milan in a two-legged semifinal in April.

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