Valencia Club de Fútbol starts the 2026/27 season amid institutional and sporting crisis. After finishing last season in 9th place with 49 points (13 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses), fans have shown their discontent with the club's management, booing the ownership and calling for the head of manager Carlos Corberán. The situation worsens with the announcement that this will be the last season at the iconic Mestalla Stadium after 103 years of history.
What changes does the team expect?
The team has made three signings for this season: Ryunosuke Sato from FC Tokyo, Aliou Deng from Al-Ahly, and Justin de Haas from Famalicão. However, expectations are not high, and the team is expected to struggle to stay in the middle of the table. Last season, Valencia CF finished with a record of 34 goals scored and 46 conceded, with a goal difference of -12, and 44 points behind league leaders Barcelona.
What does the farewell to Mestalla mean?
The farewell to Mestalla Stadium marks the end of an era for the club. With a capacity of over 55,000 spectators, the stadium has witnessed some of the club's most glorious moments, including its six La Liga titles and eight Copa del Rey trophies. The move to the new stadium, still under construction, promises to be a complicated and emotional process for the fans.
What is expected from the season?
Despite the problems, the club aims to stay in the upper half of the table. With a team in reconstruction and a tense atmosphere, the main goal is to avoid a drop towards the relegation zone. Fans hope to see a more competitive team, although expectations are moderate.
