Roberto Soldado, who had put Valencia ahead, was also quick to praise his fellow Spaniard.

BBC: Raul

Striker Alvaro Negredo scored all four goals for mid-table Sevilla as visiting Valencia dropped to fifth place despite a second-half double from forward Roberto Soldado.

CNN: Cup win clinches Bayern's historic treble

Nor was Valencia's Roberto Soldado, a consistent scorer over the years at the club level but one who doesn't appear to fit the bill on the international scene.

WSJ: Spain's Red Fury Soccer Team Loses Some Fire

Roura paid tribute to goalkeeper Victor Valdes, who has been in fine form despite announcing he will not be extending his contract at the Camp Nou -- in particular denying Roberto Soldado a goal at the end.

CNN: Messi and Balotelli spot on

Valencia coach Unai Emery did not wait to make changes and pushed two strikers up front by sending on Roberto Soldado, who had dropped to the bench after the defeat by Barcelona, for Alejandro Dominguez at half time.

BBC: Rangers 1-1 Valencia

Real's fans began to get restless around the hour mark as Valencia began to dominate before Jonas shot wide of an open goal from 12 yards after Real goalkeeper Iker Casillas had parried Roberto Soldado's effort into his path.

CNN: Real Madrid victory eases pressure on under-fire Mourinho