Valencia moved up to fourth place with a 3-0 win at 10-man Almeria thanks to second-half goals from David Villa, PabloHernandez and Mata -- the latter two coming after home goalkeeper Diego Alves was sent off.
PabloHernandez came on for Cazorla and was the recipient of a delightful pass by Villa and ought to have done better with his shot, an uncertain effort which McGregor was well placed to save with his feet.