Valencia vs. Barcelona: Pep Guardiola Discusses Match at the Mestalla

Pep Guardiola has made two predictions ahead of tonight's match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF on the team's official website. The first prediction is that of a "great match" against Los Che at the Mestalla.

The second prediction by Guardiola is that the match is not going to be an easy one. The 40-year-old went as far as to say that Barcelona must take each game one at a time.

Guardiola talked about the need to work hard and practice in order to obtain results, including victories. He also warned against taking the current season for granted. I am in agreement with the Barcelona manager.

The current 2011-2012 Spanish League table (as published on ESPN Soccernet) debunks the myth of a two-horse race between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Valencia is in first place with nine points, Real Betis in second with nine points and Sevilla FC in third with eight points.

FC Barcelona is in fourth place with seven points, followed by Real Sociedad in fifth with seven points. Real Madrid is in sixth place with six points, which leads to one conclusion.

The element of surprise has come to La Liga, which will make the current season exciting and interesting. It remains to be seen what will transpire in the match between Barcelona and Valencia.