Valencia to host Newcastle United in pre-season friendly at Mestalla — kick-off time and broadcast details

Valencia CF will host Newcastle United at the Mestalla Stadium in a pre-season friendly on August 8 (BST), with kick-off listed at 12:30 AM IST on Sunday, August 9; the fixture is part of the clubs’ pre-season schedule ahead of the new campaign.

Valencia enter the match under coach Carlos Corberán after an uneven pre-season, having drawn 1-1 with Stoke City in their most recent friendly. The LaLiga side are not scheduled to compete in any European competition in the upcoming season, and the squad will aim to address tactical issues highlighted during the build-up.

The game is described in the preview as their sixth pre-season friendly ahead of the new season and will see Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle United travel to Mestalla. Newcastle’s preparation has also produced mixed results, including a 1-4 loss to Bristol City, and the club will be aiming to return to winning form when they are away for this outing.

Broadcast arrangements are in place for multiple territories: fans in India can watch live on NUFC TV, viewers in the United Kingdom will also be able to access the fixture on NUFC TV, and audiences in the United States are listed as able to watch on NUFCTV. The article specifies that fans can tune into NUFC TV to follow the match live.

Club and match promotion referenced the occasion as the 54th edition of the Trofeu Taronja: "⚽️ MATCHDAY ⚽️The 54th edition of TROFEU TARONJA tonight at Mestalla 🏟️#ValenciaNUFC pic.twitter.com/LlBYvpPQWz" The Mestalla Stadium will serve as the venue for the encounter.

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