Levante UD has paid an emotional tribute to the players who were part of the team that led Spain to its second World Cup title in 2026. In a ceremony held on July 19, the Granota club presented Marcos Llorente, Marc Puig, Álex Baena and Alejandro Grimaldo with an exclusive “socarrat” as a symbol of recognition for their contribution to La Roja's world title.
The event took place before the match against Atlético de Madrid, with the intention of separating the celebration of memory of the victims of the tragic train accident that occurred in Urda. Thus, Levante avoided mixing the commemoration with the minute of silence that will be held before the match, showing respect and sensitivity to the tragedy that shook the community.
The president of Levante, Pablo Sánchez Morante, explained that the “socarrat” is a traditional ceramic piece from Valencian pottery, with medieval roots. Each of the pieces was personalized with the number of each player, the stars that symbolize the championship and an aesthetic nod to the Granota club. In this way, Levante wanted to combine local tradition with sporting pride, creating a tangible memory for the players.
The four athletes, who are now part of Atlético Madrid, played a key role in Spain's campaign, and Levante's gesture reinforces the camaraderie between the Spanish clubs. The granota club also highlighted that the tribute was carried out in an intimate manner, avoiding the crowd of the previous one and allowing the players to receive the recognition in a closer environment.
With the match against Atlético de Madrid scheduled for next week, Levante prepares to compete in a match that combines football passion with respect for recent tragic events. The Granota club's gesture, in addition to celebrating global success, underlines the importance of solidarity and tradition in Spanish football.