Valencia will play their first game since the devastating DANA storm struck the region when they welcome Real Betis to Mestalla for Saturday's La Liga contest.

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Valencia have been out of action since October 27 after games against Real Madrid, Espanyol and CP Parla Escuela were postponed due to the devastating floods that hit the region.

The club have confirmed that 100% of ticket sale earnings from Saturday's home meeting with Betis will "contribute to the recovery of the Valencia region and help the return of sporting and educational activities for children affected by the DANA tragedy".

While football may not be a priority for the Valencian Community, Los Che boss Ruben Baraja will do his utmost to prepare his team for Saturday's fixture, with the hosts looking for significant improvements on the pitch after winning just one of their 11 league games this season (D4, L6).

Having scored just eight league goals this season, Valencia need to discover a cutting edge in the final third if they are to cut the three-point gap to safety.

Los Che have failed to win their last three matches against Betis, leaving without a head-to-head victory since they eased to a 3-0 home win in November 2022.

Betis are currently sitting outside the top six on goal difference after winning five, drawing five and losing three of their 13 matches this season.

Los Verdiblancos put together a promising run of form before the international break, recording four wins and three draws in seven matches in all competitions, with four of those games taking place in the Spanish top flight.

In the league, Betis recorded back-to-back wins over Osasuna and Atletico Madrid, before they played out consecutive draws with Athletic Club and Celta Vigo.

They appeared to be heading to a 2-1 defeat in their home meeting with Celta until substitute Marc Bartra netted a 95th-minute equaliser to salvage a point for Manuel Pellegrini's side.

Betis will return from the international break with an away trip, and while they have won just one of their six away league games (D3, L2), they can take confidence from the fact that they recorded a 2-1 victory on their most recent trip to Mestalla in April.

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