Valencia Bus Under Siege: Fans React to a 4-1 La Liga Defeat
4 January 2026
What happened
Valencia's team bus was attacked by a segment of fans after a heavy 4-1 loss to Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday. AS reported that supporters called for owner Peter Lim to leave the club amid the decline in results. Valencia currently sits 17th in the league table with 16 points, having won only three matches this season. Some fans also chanted phrases such as \"this shirt does not deserve them\" and \"mercenary players\".
Club response and context
Valencia issued a statement via X condemning the violent conduct while acknowledging supporters' frustration at the poor results. The Bat club expressed regret for the incident at Valencia airport and said such violence could have injured players or staff. The club added that they strongly condemn any form of violence and will review security arrangements to prevent a repeat.
The club's statement also noted that one of the official bus windows had been smashed, underscoring the danger of such actions.
Punchlines: 1) If Valencia's defense were a movie, it would be a horror flick with a responsible ending still not in sight. 2) Valencia's season is so messy that even the scoreboard needs a mop.
