Under the floodlights of the Mestalla, Valencia CF took on UD Logroñés in a midweek Copa del Rey clash.
The air was cool but electric as thousands of fans packed the stands, eager to see their team progress to the next round.
But it wasn't just the prospect of victory that brought the Valencia faithful to the stadium—it was the youth.
The Mestalla crowd had grown used to watching homegrown talents shine, with names like Pietro, Diego Lopez, and the incomparable Izan becoming symbols of their club's revival.
Izan himself sat cross-legged on the couch, watching the match unfold on the family television. Hori and Komi hadn't arrived just yet so he still had the TV to himself.
Stuffing his mouth with some cookies, Izan turned to look at the television.
"Well let's see," Izan replied with a faint smirk, his eyes fixed on the screen.
The game kicked off with Valencia dominating possession, their fluid passing carving through the midfield.
