"Starting with the hosts, while Sporting Gijon might have found themselves at the heart of a worrying rut on either side of November's international break, Borja Jimenez's side have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion over the past fortnight. Last seen over the weekend putting in another gritty performance as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Granada, Los Rojiblancos have found a route back into the play-off places."
"Last seen over the weekend putting in another gritty performance as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Granada, Los Rojiblancos have found a route back into the play-off places. With their sights set on securing a lucrative La Liga return this season, the former Leganes boss will be smelling the chance to claim a heavyweight Copa del Rey scalp here."
Sporting Gijon have recovered from a mid-season rut to win three consecutive matches, including a 1-0 victory over Granada and a 2-0 away win at Mirandes, outscoring opponents 4-0 across those games. Manager Borja Jimenez aims for a Copa del Rey scalp as his side push for La Liga play-off positions. Sporting remain without Pablo Garcia and Mamadou Loum through injury, while Lucas Perrin and Justin Smith return from suspension. Manuel Rodriguez and Pablo Vazquez are expected to feature. Valencia have slipped from last season's optimism, suffering a 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid and facing growing pressure on Carlos Corberan.
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