The national teams, women's and men's, will perform in Valencia for the UEFA Nations League
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The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) recently announced that Valencia will host the next matches of the national football teams, both women's and men's, within the framework of the UEFA Nations League. This decision, taken during the first meeting of the new management held this Thursday in Madrid, confirms the central role of the city in the Spanish football landscape.
The women's selection begins the year 2025 at Ciutat de València
The stadium Ciutat de València will be the scene of the Spanish women's team's first match in the UEFA Women's Nations League group stage, scheduled for Friday February 21. The team, reigning champions, will face Belgium in this first clash of the year, in a season full of challenges, including the defense of its title and the Swiss Euro in July.
Men's squad aims to defend title at Mestalla
For its part, the The men's team will play the second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-final against the Netherlands on Sunday March 23 at the Mestalla. Under the leadership of Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish team, European champions, aims to become the first to renew its title in this competition, following its coronation in Rotterdam in 2023.
A gesture of solidarity towards the Valencian Community
In addition to the organization of these two major sporting events, the choice of Valencia as the venue for the competition has a clear solidarity dimension. These matches aim to provide support to the victims of DANA which hit the Valencian Community hard last October, thus illustrating Spanish football's commitment to social causes.
Valencia is preparing to host these two historic moments which promise to bring supporters together while highlighting the city on the international stage.
Takeaways
- The women's team will begin their campaign at Ciutat de València on February 21 against Belgium.
- The men's team will face the Netherlands on March 23 at Mestalla for the second leg of the quarter-finals.
- These events also have a solidarity aspect, intended to support the victims of recent disasters in the Valencian Community.
The choice of Valencia as host of these meetings highlights not only the sporting potential of the city, but also its social commitment. This raises the question of the responsibility of sporting events in the face of societal issues and the role of football as a vector of solidarity. What impact could this have on the image of football in Spain and its ability to unite communities beyond the pitch?
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