Valencia will need to be at their best to beat BATE Borisov for a second time in their Champions League clash at the Mestalla, according to coach Mauricio Pellegrino. The Spanish side claimed a 3-0 victory over BATE two weeks ago to join the Belarusian side and Bayern Munich on six points in Group F but Pellegrino is expecting a different challenge in the return fixture. "BATE have played very...Full Story »

Valencia manager Mauricio Pellegrino believes that facing Atletico Madrid this weekend is a great opportunity for his players to show that they can still be the third force in Spanish football come the end of the season. Los Che have finished third for the past three seasons but are already a massive 14 points behind Atleti after their flying start to the campaign and Pellegrino knows how hard ...Full Story »

Valencia manager Mauricio Pellegrino is plotting to jumpstart his team's disappointing season against Real Zaragoza. Pellegrino's team have taken just five points from the 15 on offer so far in the Primera Division and Los Che already trail leaders Barcelona by 10 points. They have also suffered defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League - so tomorrow's home encounter against Zaragoz...Full Story »

The 40-year-old felt that his side paid their German opponents too much respect but still remains optimistic over qualification Valencia coach Mauricio Pellegrino expressed his disappointment after his side fell to a 2-1 defeat at last season's Champions League finalists Bayern Munich. The Spanish side were second best for large periods of the game and Pellegrino voiced his concerns with the...Full Story »

Valencia manager Mauricio Pellegrino has defended his side's record of two points from their opening three games and remains confident they will be challenging for Europe come the end of the season. Los Che host Celta Vigo stuck in the bottom four of La Liga and still looking for their first victory, although they have had a tough start to the campaign with away matches against Real Madrid and ...Full Story »

Portugal striker Nuno Gomes has signed for Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer, the English club confirmed on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has agreed a two-year deal to become the third signing of the summer for the club, who were relegated from the Premier League last season. Gomes, who was released by Sporting Braga at the end of last season, will join midfielder Danny Murphy and striker Leon Be...Full Story »

Mauricio Pellegrino: Has landed Valencia job Valencia have announced that Mauricio Pellegrino will be their new coach from next season after handing him a two-year deal. Current coach Unai Emery is standing down and Valencia, who have already secured third place in La Liga, have moved for Pellegrino. The 40-year-old former Valencia defender has never had a head coach role before, previously b...Full Story »

LISBON (AFP) - Veteran Portuguese striker Nuno Gomes, 35, announced on Wednesday that he is leaving Benfica for the second time. "I've been informed that Benfica have definitively decided not to prolong my contract," announced Gomes, who won 77 caps for Portugal, on his website. "I now feel free to analyse all the propositions that could be forthcoming and choose my future." Benfica said they...Full Story »