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There goes the final whistle. A 2-0 win for the home side. Soldado makes all the difference. Thanks for joining us.

Three minutes to be added.

Valencia four points ahead of Levante in third spot with this win. Set to head for the winter break as the third best team in Spain behind Barca and Real.

Miguel on the run before he loses the ball. Valencia then pick up the loose ball and continue to fraternise with the passing game.

Jonas makes way for Piatti as the home fans start to head for the exit door. Job has been done long time ago.

Hernandez booked for a late tackle on Toulalan. Clock against Malaga in this one.

Málaga are yet to win in the league this season when van Nistelrooy hasn’t played: two draws and one defeat

The Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy has made a difference since he has come on. No doubt about that, but Malaga remain without a goal.

Van Nistelrooy speeds into the area. Flicks a shot at the home goal, but Alves stands tall to stop.

Daniel Parejo replaces Banega, who has had a fine night for the home side.

Soldado making some terrific runs across the line. Valencia piling on the pressure.

Soldado races onto Banega's pass, but he lifts the ball wide of goal. Glorious chance for the hat-trick, but can't convert.

Lovely play by Soldado to set up Hernandez with the cutback, but he blasts over the bar. Was a chance for an instant impact.

Pablo Hernández replaces Sofiane Feghouli for Valencia.

Duda pulls a shot wide of the goal after Alves had saved from Van Nistelrooy. Malaga trying to find a way back.

Feghouli thumps a shot at the home goal. Dipped and swerved in the air, but Cabellero did enough to make the stop.

Rondon is replaced by Fernandez as Malaga shuffle their pack.

Isco departs to be replaced by Duda.

Valencia come again as Malaga continue to try to find a way back into this match. Isco fouls Banega. Free-kick to the home side.

Miguel gives the ball straight to Cazorla. Valencia sense a third goal here.