Valencia vs Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Champions League Tuesday, November 1, 2011)

Watch Valencia vs Bayer Leverkusen live UEFA Champions League Group E on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 19:45 GMT at Mestalla.

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Leverkusen beat Valencia 2-1 at the BayArena last month. It was Valencia ahead with a goal by Jonas in the first round, but in the second half Leverkusen able to get up and reverse the position thanks to goals from Andre Schurrle and Sidney Sam. Yet when it was more dominated possession Valencia 60: 40.

Valencia's record against German teams is to win four times, drew 10 times, and lost 10 times, with record home winning three times, drew seven times and lost once.

Leverkusen record against Spanish teams is to win seven times, drew five times, and lost 12 times. Leverkusen only able to grab two away wins. The last time Leverkusen win on Spanish soil against Deportivo La Coruna in the 2001/02 Champions League group phase with a score of 3-1. Michael Ballack scored one goal in the game.

Valencia have not won in the Champions League this season, sitting in the rank-3 in Group E with two points from three matches, four points adrift of Leverkusen on it. Leverkusen beat Valencia mandatory if you want to advance to the next round. A draw or defeat will further burden the Valencia trip.

Well in the Champions League and domestic league, Valencia's performance this season was less consistent. However, unbeaten Valencia at the Mestalla since May 2011.

Away games was never easy for Leverkusen. Of a total of seven away games in official competitions this season, Leverkusen only able to reach three victories.