Rubén Baraja’s squad faces one of the strongest sides in the Slovak league as they gear up for the new season.
Baraja continues to refine Valencia, a team he inherited after taking charge in a turbulent period last year. He steadied the ship and secured the club’s top-flight status, earning credibility as he rebuilt with a focus on developing young talent. The current project hinges on a blend of homegrown players who have delivered impressive performances during tough times, complemented by the experience of a trusted veteran presence from the club’s past in Levante, Pepelu, who has become a central figure in the midfield engine room.
Details of Valencia’s preseason developments and training progress can be explored further through ongoing coverage.
So far, the squad has opened with a friendly victory, defeating Nottingham Forest by a slim margin, 1-0, in a match that offered a glimpse of the team’s evolving shape and tactical plans ahead of the competitive fixtures.
On the horizon is the second preseason outing for the Mestalla side, which is set to clash with Spartak Trnava, a club that finished third in the most recent edition of the Slovak League and represents a stern test ahead of the regular season.
The match carries extra significance for Valencia, as the club celebrates its centenary milestone. The game is drawn up as a commemorative occasion, with Valencia looking to mark the anniversary by producing a performance that resonates with fans and signals their intent for the campaign ahead. It is also a chance for the Spanish side to carry positive momentum into the upcoming league campaign, building confidence and refining combinations for the midfield and forward lines.