Valencia will face off against rival Espanyol on Saturday, placing two of Spain's La Liga's closely followed teams against each other.

Valencia, coming out of a 0-0 tie with Malaga, is expected to be the favorite in the match.

Valencia Manager Juan Antonio Pizzi brings intensity as billionaire waits in wings, The Guardian reports.

"I was pleased with the intensity and we dominated the play - which is what I want us to do," Pizzi said after his last match.

Espanyol, coming out of a 1-0 win over Celta de Vigo, is expected to be the underdog in the match.

Espanyol Manager Javier Aguirre faces a four-game ban, Football Espana reports.

"The Competition Committee will meet on Wednesday to decide if Aguirre's comments were abusive, insulting and derogatory," the website reports.

"A four-game ban is the minimum punishment the former Zaragoza boss will face if what he said is found to be derogatory, starting with that evening's Copa del Rey fixture at Alcorcon."

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