Tavernes fans travel to Mestalla for Copa del Rey tie with Valencia

Around 4,500 Tavernes supporters are expected in the stands at Mestalla for their team's Copa del Rey first-round match against Valencia, according to the Spanish outlet AS.

The draw paired the two clubs in the opening round. The game was originally due to be played in La Safor, Tavernes' home area, but the condition of the football pitch led the two clubs to agree to move it to Mestalla, AS reported.

AS described the fixture as producing the kind of enthusiasm typical of the early Copa rounds, when modest clubs unaccustomed to facing Primera División opposition meet top-flight teams. The report said Tavernes fans were travelling by bus to Valencia for the match.