EI Valencia had it marked in red the date of August 4th like the day of the return to normality of football. That Wednesday, purposely chosen during the week for the fans to go to Mestalla, the Orange trophy has been set for the one who has hired a rival of bluebells: Ibrahimovic's Milan.
Always with the caution that the pandemic is leading to, in Valencia they were organizing “the summer party” counting that, although they could not fill the stadium, yes they could return to receive a good amount of fans in Bordalás' official debut at Mestalla. The traditional festive atmosphere that has always surrounded the Naranja I would help to exciter something to an amateur who in recent times has suffered quite a few disappointments.
However, the new restrictions announced by the president of the Valencian generalitat, Ximo Puig, last Thursday, They have watered down the party that was preparing. Today, only 3,000 fans could enter Mestalla although from the club they prefer to be optimistic and hope that their hand will open a little.
For the club, this year's Orange trophy was packed with symbols. Had it not been for the pandemic, this year the 50th edition of a summer tournament would have been held that endures despite the international fundraising tours that have ended many of the classic summer events. The 49th edition will be held and from Valencia they wanted, and they continue to wish, that Orange is a reunion with the fans.
Also, by tradition, The Orange trophy is the only game of the season that does not enter the annual subscription and the 35,000 fans on average who came to Mestalla for the presentation in society of Valencia helped defray organizational expenses. This is another of the setbacks that the reduced capacity will entail. The expenses for bringing Milan to Mestalla will be borne by a much lower ticket income, another hit although from the club they hope that it will not lead to losses.