Cruz Azul’s Edgar Mendez eyes the ball during a national league soccer match against Puebla at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Saturday.

Madrid visit Valencia in test for struggling coaches

AP, Barcelona : Rafa Benitez held on to his job last year but faces another tough test of his coaching credentials on Sunday when Real Madrid visits Valencia for its first Spanish league game of 2016.Benitez has been the focus of criticism from disgruntled fans for Madrid’s unpredictable campaign, which has included a lopsided loss to fierce rival Barcelona and its embarrassing disqualification from the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player.Madrid travels to Mestalla Stadium after two easy...

3 Jan 2016, 12:00 am