Striker Valencia Simone Dzadza said that last year's goal at the gate of the Madrid in his performance was of great importance to him.

The 26-year-old moved to Valencia last winter, and already in one of his first fights for the new team scored a goal in the match against Real Madrid, than helped the Levantans beat Madrid 2-1.

On the eve of the upcoming duel with the "royal club" Dzadza remembered about the triumphal take of the gate.

"When you score in matches with big teams, people talk a lot about it," - began Simone.

"Goal into the gates of Real Madrid really helped me to be reborn. He was very important to me ".

"We worked a lot during the preseason, and now it's time for me to fight against the opponent's defense. The only thing that matters is three points, "- said the Italian.

Real Madrid and Valencia will converge on Santiago Bernabeu today at 11:15 pm Kyiv time.