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CD Castellón plays its second preseason match against Valencia CF at the Antonio Puchades stadium on Saturday at 8:00 PM, broadcast on À Punt. The match serves as a key test for Pablo Hernández's new project after a 2-0 victory over Sabadell. Hernández, who previously spent years at Valencia's academy and first team, returns to a familiar setting as head coach for the first time. The game also features a reunion with Valencia manager Carlos Corberán, with whom Hernández worked at Leeds United. Last summer, Castellón defeated Valencia 1-2. The match is seen as a competitive thermometer ahead of Castellón's season debut against Real Sociedad B.
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CD Castellón plays its second preseason match this Saturday against Valencia CF at the Antonio Puchades stadium, in a fixture that has become a summer classic. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on À Punt.
The game serves as a key benchmark for Pablo Hernández's new project, following Castellón's 2-0 victory in their preseason debut against Sabadell.
Building Momentum
Castellón arrives with positive momentum after their opening win, but the team recognizes that facing Valencia represents a significant step up in difficulty. Beyond the result, the match offers an opportunity to assess the early shape of Pablo Hernández's squad, particularly the new signings.
Emotional Return for Hernández
The fixture carries emotional weight for the albinegro coach. Pablo Hernández returns to a venue closely tied to his career, facing a club that marked an important chapter in his playing days.
"It's a special place. There were many years at the VCF Academy and then with the first team. I was able to return last preseason with CD Castellón's B team and this year already with the first team. It's a special match," he said, acknowledging this will not be just another opponent.
Hernández also noted this will be his first experience as first-team coach in this fixture: "It's the first one I'm going to experience as first-team coach. I'm happy and looking forward to the match and to seeing many friends."
Although the match comes early in the calendar, it provides Castellón with a valuable competitive test as they aim to reach peak form for their season opener against Real Sociedad B.
Reunion with Carlos Corberán
Another highlight is the reunion between Hernández and Valencia manager Carlos Corberán. The two previously worked together at Leeds United, where Corberán served as Marcelo Bielsa's assistant and Hernández was a player.
"I know him very well, we talk a lot and we are in quite a bit of contact. I'm also happy to meet him again after our time at Leeds United. We made a good connection, we talked a lot about the game and football," Hernández stated.
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Last Summer's Result
In their most recent preseason meeting, Castellón defeated Valencia 1-2, with goals from Camara and Cipenga for the albinegros and Sergi Canós for Valencia. That prestigious victory left positive impressions and now serves as a reference point for a match that once again brings together two teams still in their construction phase. The stakes continue to rise.
Source: El Periódico de Mediterráneo
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