Valencia, which is facing a difficult phase in the League, is looking for a boost of confidence and energy in the Copa del Rey before the duel on the next day. The team led by Javier Aguirre will host Tavernes de la Valldigna tonight at the Mestalla stadium, where the Safor club has organized free buses so that family members, members and fans can attend the event. Although the venue will not be at its maximum, more sectors have been opened after the sale of tickets in stands and amphitheaters, which guarantees good attendance for the tie.
Aguirre's objective is to distribute minutes without losing the demands of the game. “We will go out on the field with the best possible team, with the greatest possible seriousness and try to play a good game, which will serve us well for Sunday,” explained the coach. To do this, they will have José Copete and Dimitri Foulquier, while Sadiq, Otorbi, Diego López and Sergi Canós will be absent. Valencia will use the Cup as a stage to give opportunities to players who have not yet established themselves in the squad and to maintain physical fitness before the league match with Martínez Valero.
Tavernes de la Valldigna, which competes in the Lliga Comunitat of the Valencian Federation, comes to the competition with a spirit of local pride. After beating UD Maracena in the previous round and having the return of Edu Palomares, nicknamed “Tomaca”, the team has shown a notable performance. Palomares, who had ended his last stage in June after three successful seasons, including the conquest of the “Nostra Copa” against CD Onda, has revived the group's morale. Their presence was reflected in the 3‑2 victory over Independiente Alicante, which allowed them to leave the last position in the standings and enter the Cup phase with positive momentum.
The match will be played at 9:00 p.m. and will be broadcast by Movistar LaLiga 2. The referee will be Juan Martínez, from the Valencian club. As for the probable lineups, Tavernes will have players like Javier Pelegrí, Pepe Peris and Artur Hayrapetyan, while Valencia will rely on figures like Van Oevelen, Arnau Martínez and Diakhaby. The result of this event will be decisive for Valencia, which needs to regain confidence before facing the League, and for Tavernes, which seeks to consolidate a collective dream on the Mestalla stage.