There goes the final whistle and the shares are spoiled at the Mestalla!
90'
THREE MINUTES! That's how long both teams have to find a decisive goal here...
88'
We are into the final two minutes at the Mestalla, where both sides are pushing for a winner but severely lacking the cutting edge at the moment.
85'
The visitors push forward in search of a late winner and Juanfran delivers a dangerous ball deep into the Valencia box, but Gabriel gets a vital head to it in the nick of time. It looks increasingly likely that the spoils will be shared here.
83'
In just three days' time, Atletico launch another UEFA Champions League campaign with a tricky opening clash away at AS Roma. Therefore, picking up all three points here would be the perfect confidence booster ahead of facing the Serie A giants.
80'
Valencia push forward with Guedes trying to find space to deliver the ball into the box. However, a brave challenge from Saul, who hurts himself in the process, clears the danger.
77'
So, are we going to see a winner heading into the final 13 minutes at the Mestalla? Neither side would complain at the prospect of leaving with a point, but all three would undoubtedly provide a lot more satisfaction.
74'
J. Murillo enters the game and replaces E. Garay.
On the opposite bench, Marcelino decides to give Garay a rest on his return from injury. Jeison Murillo replaces him.
72'
K. Gameiro enters the game and replaces Á. Correa.
A third and final change for Atletico sees Correa make way for Kevin Gameiro.
70'
Santi Mina enters the game and replaces Rodrigo.
Having put a good shift in for the hosts, Rodrigo is given a rest by Marcelino and replaced by Santi Mina for the final 20 minutes.
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68'
Valencia are awarded a free-kick around 40 yards from goal and the home fans clap in anticipation as Parejo stands over the ball. However, there is just too much height on the skipper's delivery and it goes behind for a goal-kick.
65'
Fernando Torres enters the game and replaces L. Vietto.
Simeone turns up the pressure by sending on Fernando Torres with Vietto making way.
64'
It is fair to say that Valencia have dropped over the past few minutes and Atletico are looking to capitalise going forward. Marcelino will be encouraging the hosts not to drop too deep and invite the pressure, or it is more than likely that they shall be punished.
61'
Gonçalo Guedes enters the game and replaces Andreas Pereira.
Meanwhile, it is one debutant for another for Valencia, as Goncalo Guedes comes on in place of Pereira.
60'
N. Gaitán enters the game and replaces Y. Carrasco.
Atletico make the first change of the day with Carrasco the player to make way and be replaced by Nico Gaitan.
58'
CHANCE! The hosts are awarded a free-kick from which Parejo delivers a dangerous ball into the box, where an unmarked Gabriel meets it but is unable to keep his header down.
56'
At the other end of the field, Valencia are starting to ask a few more questions of the Atletico defence who, despite being without Godin and Gimenez, are holding their own at the moment.
53'
In what has been a game of few chances so far, Correa should certainly have made more of that opportunity than he did. The Argentine will be desperate for a similar chance to put it right and shall hope that does not prove to be costly for Atletico.
50'
WASTED! The visitors win possession back and launch a counter attack with Correa leading the charge. However, rather than get a shot on goal, the Argentine dallies for too long before overhitting his attempted lay-off and Valencia recover to deal with the danger.
47'
Atletico go straight onto the attack with Carrasco unleashing a shot on goal, but it is straight down the throat of Neto on this occasion.
46'
KICK-OFF! The referee blows his whistle and Atletico get the ball rolling once more.
45'
There goes the whistle that brings the first half to a close!
43'
NO FOUL?! Carrasco goes to ground after appearing to be tripped by Gaya as he looked to run onto a through ball. However, the referee remains unmoved much to the dismay of the Belgian. Gaya will be mightily relieved as he could have been in big trouble there.
40'
The initial delivery is cleared but the ball is put back into the box by Gaya. His cross finds the head of Rodrigo, but his effort goes over the bar and is never troubling Oblak.
38'
Zaza's long and hopeful diagonal crossfield pass is met by Pereira, whose cross is headed behind by Luis for a corner. This is a decent opportunity for the hosts...
35'
Martín Montoya gets yellow.
Montoya receives the first yellow card of the match following a rash challenge.
32'
CHANCE! A poor pass from Kondogbia puts Valencia in trouble as Correa and Partey find Vietto, who controls well before firing over from inside the area. That was a great chance for Atletico, but what a let-off for the Internazionale loanee!
30'
Of course, it is still early days in the domestic season but, following Real Madrid's surprise 1-1 draw with Levante earlier on, this is a good opportunity for Atletico to steal a march on their city rivals.
27'
Valencia have not beaten Atletico since October 2014 courtesy of a 3-1 victory here. However, after a slow start, they are very much in contention to end that drought today.
24'
We are still goalless after surpassing the midway point of the first half. Atletico have been the stronger of the two sides, although Valencia have slowly worked their way back into the contest.
21'
PASS!!! Carrasco shows brilliant balance as he embarks on a strong run into the Valencia box. However, rather than lay the ball off for the unmarked Vietto, he keeps hold of it for too long and the hosts eventually recover.
18'
Zaza is furious after being penalised for a nudge on Saul inside the Atletico area as Valencia push forward again. It is a big season for the former Juventus man, who failed to make an impact on loan at West Ham United last term, and will be desperate to make amends at the Mestalla.
15'
GOOD MOVE! The hosts launch their first meaningful attack of the game with a swift, one-touch passing move on the edge of the area. Pereira gets a shot away but Oblak springs across well to make the save.
12'
It is also worth noting that Atletico have not been beaten away from home in LaLiga during this calendar year, so Valencia know it will take a big effort to collect all three points here.
9'
Simeone will be pleased with the purposeful start that his players have made here at the Mestalla. As touched upon earlier, Atletico have won each of the last four meetings between the sides and, if this is anything to go by, they will be confident of making it five in a row today.
6'
GOOD SAVE! Atletico go forward again with Correa's pace causing problems for the Valencia backline. His shot takes a deflection off Garay and, in the end, Neto does well to parry it away to safety.
5'
FINAL WARNING! Kondogbia is on the receiving end of a late challenge by Partey, who is given a stern telling by the referee. The Ghanaian will undoubted go into the book with one more rash tackle.
3'
The visitors continue their lively start with Juanfran delivering a dangerous ball into the area from the right flank. However, Garay is well-positioned to make an important clearance.
2'
Atletico go straight onto the attack with Correa getting into a good position in the box. He looks to pull the ball across but Valencia clear the danger.
1'
KICK-OFF! Gonzalez Gonzalez is our referee today! He blows his whistle and, playing in their traditional kit of white shirts and black shorts, Valencia get the match underway.
Meanwhile, Diego Simeone has also made three alterations to the Atletico line-up that started the 5-1 rout of Las Palmas two weeks ago - all of which come across the backline. First-choice Juanfran and Filipe Luis return at full-back as Lucas Hernandez moves into the centre to partner Stefan Savic. Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez drop to the bench, while Antoine Griezmann remains absent through suspension.
Marcelino has made three changes to the Valencia side that earned a credible 2-2 draw against Real Madrid last time out. Ezequiel Garay returns from injury in the heart of defence alongside new signing Gabriel Paulista, who makes his debut, while Manchester United loanee Andreas Pereira also makes his first appearance for Los Che. Jeison Murillo and Toni Lato drop to the bench and the injured Ruben Vezo misses out.
Both sides come into today's clash off the back of a solid start to the season that has brought a win and a draw from their opening two games. Although, Atletico have dominated the recent head-to-head record, having come out on top in each of the last four meetings between the teams.
Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE text coverage of the 2017/18 LaLiga season! Today, we're at the Mestalla following the international break, as Valencia welcome Atletico Madrid - it's good to have your company!
ATLETICO MADRID SUBS: Moya, Godin, Gimenez, Gabi, Gaitan, Torres, Gameiro.
HERE THEY COME! The teams are making their way out and kick-off at the Mestalla is just moments away...
HALF-TIME: VALENCIA 0-0 ATLETICO MADRID
It has been entertaining first half at the Mestalla, but a goal after the break would really spark the contest into life.
The players are making their way back out and the second half is imminent.
FULL-TIME: VALENCIA 0-0 ATLETICO MADRID
Honours even at the Mestalla, where both sides will more likely see it as a point gained rather than two lost in all fairness. That's all for today, thank you for following our LIVE text coverage - hope you enjoyed it. Until next time, see you soon!
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