Former Italy manager Cesare Prandelli got off to a good start in his coaching debut in the Spanish league on Sunday, leading Valencia to a difficult win at Sporting Gijon and lifting the club out of the relegation zone. Playing smart football with quick transitions and efficient ball possession, Valencia defeated Sporting 2-1 with two goals by striker Mario Suarez at El Molinon Stadium. It was the team's third win in eight rounds as Valencia reached 14th place with nine points, two more than Sporting, now in the relegation zone after its fifth straight loss.
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