Aguirre: “We face the Copa del Rey with optimism, seriousness and excitement”
The Valencia CF coach’s pre-match press conference
The Valencian side continue their preparations during pre-season and will play their third friendly match against Stoke City FC next Saturday (1 August)
Valencia CF have been based at St. George's Park, the home of the England national team, since Monday, where they will remain in a training camp until Saturday, 1 August.
This Tuesday, the team held a training session against Derby County FC, an English Championship club, winning 2-1. Danjuma scored both goals for Valencia CF. The following players took part in the training session: Vicent Abril and Cristian Rivero; Gamón, Tárrega, De Haas, Gayà, Monferrer, Wanjala, Diakhaby and Jesús Vázquez; Guido, Dieng, Javi Guerra, Ugrinic, Almeida and Mayol; Rioja, Sato, Danjuma, Otorbi, Raba and Hugo Duro.
Over the coming days, the team will continue training in Burton upon Trent until Saturday, when they will play a friendly match against Stoke City FC at the Bet365 Stadium at 19:30 (CEST).
Following the training camp in England, the team will return to the Ciutat Esportiva de Paterna to enter the final stage of pre-season, which, as every year, will conclude with the Trofeu Taronja (8 August at 21:00 CEST) at Mestalla.
Latest news Ver todas
Match corresponding to the first round of the Copa del Rey 2026-27
This poster is inspired by the last season at Mestalla
Official Partners