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Villa double inspires Valencia

BARCELONA, Spain: Spanish international striker David Villa scored twice to keep Valencia on course for a Champions League place as they beat Getafe 2-1 on Monday despite being reduced to 10 men.

Valencia - who are in third place in the table eight points clear of fifth placed Deportivo La Coruna - recorded their fourth successive home victory and deserved the three points despite never being at their best.