First Team04 August 2026

Five facts about the 54th Trofeu Taronja

It will be played this Saturday, August 8, at 9:00 p.m. at the Mestalla Stadium against Newcastle United FC.

Valencia CF will take on Newcastle United FC in the 54th edition of the Trofeu Taronja on Saturday, August 8, at 9:00 p.m. at the Mestalla. Their opponents will be one of European football's most historic clubs. Here are some facts about the fixture:

Valencia CF will face the Magpies for only the second time in history. Their first meeting came during the 2008 pre-season at St James' Park. Valencia were beaten 2-1, with Joaquín Sánchez scoring the team's only goal.

Two players who have represented both clubs are Patrick Kluivert and Hugo Viana. The Dutchman played for Valencia CF during the 2005–06 season, while the Portuguese midfielder was at the club from the 2005–06 campaign until the early stages of the 2008–09 season.

Newcastle United boast an impressive record in English and European football. They have won the English top flight on four occasions and lifted the FA Cup six times, among other honours. In recent years, they have re-established themselves as one of the Premier League's most competitive sides.

Among the club's greatest-ever players are Alan Shearer, Jackie Milburn, Peter Beardsley, Kevin Keegan, Gary Speed, Andy Cole, Bobby Moncur and Shay Given, to name just a few.

Finally, Newcastle United Women will also take on Valencia CF Femenino in the fourth edition of the TM Trophy.

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