Reports: Valencia fans eager to give 'surprise tribute' to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in their next game

Recent media reports understand that the Valencia fans are eagerly waiting to give a ‘surprise’ and ‘special’ tribute to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. The fans have reportedly decided to honour Perez in the upcoming La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Madrid on Saturday. 
Notably, the Real Madrid president will be there, alongside the club delegation in the capacity of its head.

A report in Spanish media outlet Marca reads “The fans of the Mestalla stadium intend to honour Perez in appreciation of the great financial support he provided. Real Madrid FC to the city of Valencia after it was exposed to Hurricane Dana.”

For the unversed, hurricane DANA happened to hit the city of Valencia last year in October 2024. Subsequently, Real Madrid president Perez came ahead with the help of one million euros for the affected. This support from Real Madrid will have a positive impact and heart heart-warming atmosphere at the Mestalla stadium when both teams will be taking on each other.

A special ‘sense of respect’ for Florentino Perez among Valencia fans

It will be quite different from the intensity of the atmosphere that has been there in the past during any game between Valencia and Real Madrid. After extending his great help to the affected in the DANA disaster, Florentino has also earned special respect in the hearts of the Valencia fans, which they are eager to reciprocate with a special tribute.

Speaking of the position of both teams in the ongoing La Liga 2024-25 season, then it would be an overstatement to say it ‘poles apart’. It is being said because Real Madrid is enjoying a commendable run of form in the tournament, being in the second spot on the tournament’s points table. The Los Blancos have won 12 games, alongside four drawn games and only two defeats. They are just a point behind the table leaders Atletico Madrid.

On the contrary, Valencia is struggling with a miserable run of form in the tournament, being in the 19th spot, with only two wins, six draws and nine defeats. They only have 12 points to their name in the tournament.

The next La Liga fixture between both teams will be played at Mestalla Stadium on January 4, at 1:30 AM (IST).