Valencia CF wins preseason finale as Buenavida joins WNBA

Valencia CF concluded their 2026-27 preseason with a 2-0 victory against Hércules CF at the Estadi Antonio Puchades. Goals were scored by Javi Guerra and Ryunosuke Sato. Following the match, Javi Guerra expressed the importance of ending the preseason on a positive note to build confidence ahead of their LaLiga debut against RC Celta de Vigo, while also noting the need for further squad reinforcements.

In basketball news, Elena Buenavida has signed a development contract with the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx. The Spanish guard, who previously played for Valencia Basket, joins the league leader as the regular season nears its conclusion.

Additionally, Valencia Basket has reached an agreement with Finnish forward Elias Valtonen. Valtonen joins the club on a non-guaranteed one-year contract that could extend through the end of the 2026-27 season.