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This is an archive article published on May 8, 2004

Valencia have other worries

Valencia have little time for celebrations after booking their place in the UEFA Cup final by beating local rivals Villarreal. The Primera L...

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Valencia have little time for celebrations after booking their place in the UEFA Cup final by beating local rivals Villarreal. The Primera Liga leaders, who take on Olympique Marseille in the Gothenburg final on May 19, are playing down their chances of completing a first domestic and European double.

8216;8216;Here none of us are talking about the double,8217;8217; said leading striker Mista who scored the crucial goal on Thursday with a 16th-minute penalty. 8216;8216;We still have to play the final and we8217;ve got three very tough games left in the league too.8217;8217;

The 1-0 aggregate win against Villarreal sent Valencia into their third European final in just five seasons. Their previous appearances ended in disappointment.

8216;8216;Let8217;s hope it is third time lucky,8217;8217; said Valencia coach Rafa Benitez who will be at the helm. 8216;8216;It8217;s very satisfying to get this far, but we still have to put the icing on the cake.8217;8217;

 

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