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Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the all-Spanish Europa League semi-final second leg between Valencia and Atletico Madrid, with Los Rojiblancos leading 4-2 from a barnstorming first leg. Kick-off is at 8.05pm UK time.

Europa League / Semi-final
Estadio de Mestalla / 26.04.2012
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Aggregate score 2-5
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Reda Maher

Updated 26/04/2012 at 21:00 GMT


51'
Taken short and Canales swings in a fine cross but neither Albelda nor Soldado attack it and Courtois can gather.
50'
Alba wins a corner off Juanfran. While it's been a quiet opening to the half, it has still been all Valencia.
49'
Alba with a throw in that Canales knocks forward, now Feghouli tries a flick but well beyond Soldado.
47'
Cagey opening to this second half after the somewhat frantic first.
46'
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The second half is underway.
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HALF TIME ATLETICO SUB: Gabi replaces Suarez.
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STATS: No possession stats from UEFA but Valencia have had seven attempts to Atletico's two, six corners to zero and 26 attacks to seven.
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As ever let me know what you thought of that half - and Valencia's chances - on Twitter @Reda_Eurosport.
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On the stroke of half-time Ibai Gomez scores a second for Athletic Bilbao, meaning they lead Sporting 2-1 on the right, even on aggregate. That sounds like a cracker!
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Alba with another driving run but his low cross is batted away by keeper Courtois. And that is half-time, goalless on the night but not for want of trying! Atletico lead 4-2 from the first leg.
45'
The sting has gone out of Valencia's attacks these past few minutes, possibly on account of the warning shots fired by Atletico. One minute added on.
44'
News from the other game - Sporting Lisbon have scored an equaliser on the night to go 3-2 ahead on aggregate. By all accounts Athletic Bilbao have been hammering them too.
43'
So after Valencia pound Atletico for a good 20 minutes or so, Atletico have two chances on the break. Still very much open! Alba crosses again but again Atletico scramble clear.
42'
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Looking at the replay Alves had got there before any collision between Falcao and Feghouli. And once more he has to rush out as a long ball is missed by the Valencia defence, but Alves gets there before Adrian.
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Valencia's corner is cleared and Atletico counter! They're in with Turan down the right and he puts in a low ball for Falcao who must score but Feghouli seems to block his route and a fine stop by Alves flying out! Was that a foul? No says the ref!
40'
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Courtois makes another save as Soldado is sent scuttling through by Alba! Corner.
39'
Alba with another good run but his low cross is blocked by Miranda.
38'
If Atletico manage to resist this I'll buy them all a virtual pint. Valencia bombarding them now.
37'
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Courtois is booked for time-wasting! After 36 minutes? You want to save those up for later son.
35'
Canales's shot is blocked by a flying Miranda. Corner. Valencia are all over Atletico, can they break the deadlock?
34'
Alba nicks it wide to Canales who whips over a superb cross but over Soldado's head! Albelda wins it back, releasing Barragan, and he drills a dangerous ball into the box but hacked away!