In the opening moments, Izan received a pass deep in his half and attempted to break forward with his usual explosive pace.
However, just as he took his first touch, he was quickly swarmed by Atlético players.
Rodrigo de Paul, known for his industrious playstyle, made the first real statement by lunging into a sliding tackle, catching Izan's ankle.
The teenager hit the turf with a hard thud, his body skidding across the grass. The Mestalla crowd groaned in unison, their concern for the young star palpable.
The Valencia fans in the stadium showed their dissatisfaction while Baraja showed his frustrations from the touchline going as far as confronting the 4th official.
The referee blew his whistle stopping play before letting Rodrigo de Paul off with a warning. The latter took it with a smile as he had been able to avoid an early yellow card.
