paco alcacer nodded valencia in front from a dani parejo centre in the 16th minute at the mestalla before lucas orban crossed for sofiane feghouli to head a second for the home side nine minutes before the break .
valencia , who missed out on a place in continental competition last season , are fourth on 65 points , with atletico , who drew 2-2 at malaga on saturday , on 66 in third .
valencia 's paco alcacer takes on levante defender loukas vyntra at the mestalla .