La Corogne are back in the big time, and Riazor will be a furnace for this one. They've started the season with the kind of grit that keeps you up — a hard-fought point against Elche on the opening day, where they showed they can dig in and grind. That 0-0 or 1-1 type of result might not set pulses racing, but it builds a platform. The Galicians know their home form is their lifeline, and they'll treat every visit like a cup final. There's a real togetherness about them, the kind you need when you're the underdog in a top-flight return.

Valencia, meanwhile, are a side in transition. They've got quality — make no mistake — but their recent outing against Celta Vigo at Mestalla ended in disappointment, with the home crowd left frustrated. That 3-4-3 shape under their current boss looks good on paper, but it's been too open in midfield, and they've been caught on the counter too often. They've got talent in the final third, but their away form has been patchy, and they've struggled to impose themselves on the road. Momentum is with the hosts here. La Corogne are building something; Valencia are still searching for answers.