article_snippet: Valencia missed out on a place in Europe last term
article_snippet: but them sixth win in them
article_snippet: last seven games put them eight points clear of chasing Sevilla, who are fifth, and level with third-placed champions Atletico Madrid, who clash in Seville later on Sunday.
article_snippet: They have 53 points from 25 matches, behind Atletico on goal difference ahead of the pair's match in Madrid next weekend.
article_snippet: Hopes are high at Valencia that a recent takeover of the club by Singapore billionaire Peter Lim will help a recent takeover of the club by Singapore billionaire Peter Lim sort out a recent takeover of the club by Singapore billionaire Peter Lim finances and return to being genuinely competitive in Spain and Europe.
article_snippet: Sociedad, coached by former Manchester United manager David Moyes, are 11th on 27 points, five above the relegation places.
article_snippet: Real Madrid can restore their four-point lead over second-placed Barcelona at the top with a win at home to Villarreal later on Sunday.
article_snippet: Barca trimmed the gap to one point thanks to Saturday's scrappy 3-1 win at struggling Granada.
article_snippet: Valencia side are currently fourth in La Liga, eight points clear of fifth-placed Sevilla .
highlights_snippet: Valencia ran out 2-0 winners against Real Sociedad .
  
highlights_snippet: The win sees Valencia move fourth in La Liga, eight points clear of fifth .
  
highlights_snippet: Valencia are bidding to qualify for the Champions League next season .