Club Profile
València
A historical giant of Spanish football now struggling with ineffective ownership, València still boasts one of the great stadiums and atmospheres in the country — plus it’s in a wonderful beachside city.
LOCATION: València, on the east coast of Spain about two hours by train from Madrid and three hours from Barcelona.
CONTACT: valenciacf.com, (00 34) 96 337 26 26, #VCFMestalla
NICKNAMES: Los Murciélagos (The bats)
València History
Valencia Club de Fútbol was founded in March 1919 and began building its identity in the early decades of Spanish football, moving into the iconic Mestalla Stadium shortly after its founding in 1923. Early regional success allowed the club to enter national competitions, laying the foundations for future prominence. Valencia’s first golden age…
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València Rivalries
Valencia shares the Derbi del Turia with Levante, with their first match being played over 100 years ago in 1920. It took over 40 years for the two to meet in La Liga and since then, Valencia holds the edge in the rivalry with 22 wins from 39 meetings. Valencia holds extreme homefield advantage in this derby, with Levante’s last win at the…
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València Women's Team
València Femenino play in the highest tier of Spanish Football. They were founded in 2000, and their best season came in 2017 when they finished with 68 points, landing them in 3rd in the league, just missing out on Champions League Qualification. They play their home games at Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna, the training ground of València…
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València Songs
Like all clubs, there is an official and old-fashioned “hymn” of the club, and then a beloved song, in this case called “Amunt Valencia.” Both are sung in Valènciana and are better when their fans sing it. This is when they were celebrating a Copa del Rey…
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València Stadium
València CF play their home games at the Estadio de Mestalla, one of the most recognizable stadiums in all of Spanish football. The stadium was opened in 1923, and since 2020 it has been the oldest stadium in La Liga — although it was almost completely rebuilt after being damaged during the 1930s Spanish Civil War. One of its most…
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Going to a Game at València
GETTING THERE: It’s about a 30-minute walk from the city center. You can also Metro Line 5 to Aragón or Line 3 to Facultats. PUBS: There are quite a few options right outside the stadium, and in the normally lovely weather it is a lively scene. Just aim for Bar Cevecería La Deportiva, and you’ll be right in the middle of it all/ GRUB:…
You can learn more about the club's history, rivalries, women's team, songs and stadium, and get our best tips for seeing a game at València, by purchasing a one year Ultras membership. Find out more here.
València Tickets
For most league games not against Real Madrid or Barcelona, or maybe the rivalries, tickets from the club are pretty easy to get with advance notice. Check their website.
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