After breaking into top four last season, expectations have hit high scales this time around. After years of poor administration aided by financial turmoil and on pitch mediocrity, Valencia are looking to reclaim their old status as one of the European giants again, thanks largely to the million euros pumped into the club by Peter Lim.
Expectations are really high at the Mestalla. While no body expect Valencia to break the duopoly in Spain, but retaining the fourth spot, if not move one or two steps up the ladder is a realistic target the club should set.