Winner of Betis Sevilla (4-2) this Saturday, the Valencian club paid, before the match, a vibrant tribute to the many victims of the recent floods which affected the region.
Three weeks after the deadly floods which affected its region, Valencia found the field and the victory at Mestalla against Betis Sevilla (4-2) and gave itself a little breath after a nightmarish start to the season.
Before the meeting, the legendary Valencian enclosure paid a poignant tribute to the victims of this tragedy which left at least 228 dead and caused immense material damage, with a tifo in the colors of the flag of the community of Valencia deployed on all the stands and the messages “Standing Valencians» et «united as always» including the names of the missing.
Match proceeds donated to the region
Players from both teams dedicated their goals to the victims, with Valencia eventually winning 4-2 thanks to a double from their Spanish striker Hugo Duro. “The match ticketing will contribute to the return of sporting and educational activities for boys and girls affected by the floods. announced the Valencian club as 43,975 supporters filled the stands this Saturday. “Football has returned to Mestalla. And he did it with this well-deserved tribute to all the victims of the flood. for his part, greeted Betis Sevilla.
A symbolic victory, only the second this season in the championship, which allows the Che club (18th, 10 points), in sporting and financial difficulties, to temporarily leave its place at the bottom.
