Gabriel Paulista suspended for both legs of Valencia's last 16 tie Valencia Will not play against Atalanta

Gabriel Paulista will miss both legs of Valencia's Champions League last 16 tie with Atalanta after he was handed a two-match ban by UEFA.

The defender was sent off in Valencia's final group fixture at Ajax after he squared up to Dusan Tadic in the final minutes.

With the Brazilian centre-back out of the question, Albert Celades will now have to be careful in ensuring the partnership of Ezequiel Garay and Mouctar Diakhaby is ready to play the knockout tie.

Eliaquim Mangala is the other option in the centre of defence, but he doesn't have the trust of the head coach.