Valencia stumbles against Teruel in preseason friendly

Valencia suffered their first preseason defeat, losing 0-1 to CD Teruel of Primera RFEF in a friendly at the Estadi Antonio Puchades in Paterna, according to Mundo Deportivo. The match, featuring academy players and fringe squad members, exposed weaknesses in Carlos Corberán's team ahead of the upcoming league season.

The coach deployed a five-defender system for the second time, adjusting to the absence of a right-back, while resting key players for Thursday's fixture against Hércules—the final warm-up before LaLiga begins. Valencia controlled early proceedings without creating clear-cut chances, though Otorbi and Gayà came close to scoring.

Teruel's goal came after a poor decision from goalkeeper Cristian Rivero. The Valencia keeper rushed out and lost his positioning, allowing Edu Gallardo to score into an empty net. Despite further attempts and the introduction of more academy talents, Valencia could not find an equalizer, underlining the team's pressing need for reinforcements in the transfer market.