- This will be the 150th match between Real Madrid and Valencia in La Liga: the Merengues lead by 77 wins to 42, 30 draws complete the record.
- These two teams have not shared the points in their last seven meetings in La Liga (five wins for Real Madrid, two for Valencia).
- Manuel Pellegrini's side have lost only once in their last 14 league games, last Saturday against Barcelona, winning the other 13 games.
- Valencia have not shared a draw in their last seven league games (four wins and three losses).
- Away from home, Los Che are winless in their last seven league games, losing the last four.
- The Merengues boast the best attack of the competition (85 goals).
- Valencia are the only side in La Liga yet to score their first goal from a free-kick, whereas Manuel Pellegrini's side have netted the most from dead ball situations so far (24).
