The first First Division match played in Valencia was the most emotional moment in Spanish football for many years. Valencia is dedicated to the victims of the terrible DANA tragedy. There were players crying, tears in the eyes of the supporters, songs by Nino Bravo, an audience that formed a spectacular mosaic with the flag of the Valencian Community and the message “Amunt Valencians”, all under the anthem of the Community.
With the great style that Real Madrid showed at the Santiago Bernabéu, loaned for this occasion, Valencia-Betis was marked by a great tribute to the victims of DANA. It’s the first match at Mestalla since the tragedy and the emotion was high. The tribute was impressive and long, so much so that the match ended up starting more than five minutes late.
With tears in my eyes.
With my heart in my fist.𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐨, ❤️.#LALIGAEASPORTS #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/sP2xv3aOTU
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The tribute began with chants as the players took the field. After that, and while many players cried, the volunteers and families of the victims were honored, in addition to numerous messages in the stands of Mestalla, with dozens of supporters thanking the volunteers, remembering the deceased and displaying flags of the Valencian Community. and Spain.
The Mestalla duel.
The Valencia duel.
Everyone’s sorrow.Amount always 🧡.#LALIGAEASPORTS #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/f7i2s75C1w
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The Valencia and Betis players placed a large black crepe on the Mestalla turf, listened to the community anthem while a mosaic with the regional flag was made in the stands. There followed a minute of total silence which began with a few shouts from the stands, but which ended up being completely respected.
The silence of Mestalla in memory of the victims of DANA.#LALIGAEASPORTS#LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/JpTqvg64kG
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