Mestalla, di oldest stadium for La Liga, don begin im final journey. According to AS, by 2027, Valencia CF go leave dis historic ground wey don host more top-flight matches than any other stadium for Spain.
Before di new Mestalla open, di old ground still get plenty stories to tell. Di 1500th La Liga match go be against Atlético Madrid, one of di regular visitors alongside Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Athletic Bilbao.
Di first La Liga match for Mestalla happun on 29 November 1931 against Real Unión. Valencia win 5-1, and Juan Costa score hat-trick. Since dat time, di ritual of going to stadium every two weeks don pass from generation to generation.
Valencia fans don give di stadium im warmth and some of di most powerful attendances for Spain. Di great moments define am. For di 1940s, Valencia win di league with Mundo Suárez as top national scorer, part of di ‘electric forward line’ with Epi, Amadeo, Asensi, and Gorostiza. For di 1970s, Forment score decisive goal against Celta to seal di 1971 title. For di 1980s, Tendillo goal against Madrid save di team. Later, goals from Fernando, Baraja, and many others come for color TV.
Di match against Atlético Madrid go be for La Liga matchday 34 of 2025-2026 season. Valencia come into dis match after beating Girona FC at Mestalla. Di team dey aim for another victory to boost dem for di standings. Atlético Madrid dey come after drawing with Arsenal for Champions League semi-final and beating Athletic Club at home. Dem dey fourth with 60 points from 18 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses for 33 matches.
Di match go kick off at 16:15, with José Luis Munuera as referee and Daniel J. Trujillo on VAR. Gates open at 14:45. Tickets no dey for sale, only for issues.
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