Unai Emery's side opened their campaign with a draw against Lille but were well worth their win at the Mestalla , although they fell behind to a Sergio Floccari goal.
Valencia coach UnaiEmery was sent off for protesting against the decision, with Zigic running over to the goal-line referee to show off his shirt, which had an enormous hole across his chest.
Valencia coach UnaiEmery 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.