Introduction
Football is a sport that arouses passions all over the world, and the Valencian Community is no exception. With historic teams such as Valencia CF, Levante UD and Villarreal CF, the region has a great football fan base and a very competitive classification.
The Classification System
The Valencian football classification is divided into several levels, each with its own rules and participating teams. The highest level is the Primera División, also known as LaLiga Santander, where the best teams in Spain play. Below the First Division are the Second Division, the Second Division B and the Third Division.
First division
The First Division is the elite of Spanish football, and the Valencian teams that participate in it are Valencia CF and Villarreal CF. These teams compete against the best clubs in the country, such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid.
Second division
The Second Division is the second level of Spanish football and includes the participation of Levante UD. In this division, teams fight to be promoted to the First Division or to remain in the category.
Second Division B
The Second Division B is the third level of Spanish football and is divided into four groups. Several Valencian teams compete in Group III, such as Hércules CF, CD Castellón and Elche CF.
Third division
The Third Division is the fourth level of Spanish football and is also divided into several groups. Valencian teams such as Valencia CF Mestalla, Levante UD B and Villarreal CF C participate in Group VI.
Featured Teams
The Valencian Community has several outstanding football teams that have achieved great success throughout its history.
Valencia CF
Valencia CF is the most successful team in the Valencian Community, with six LaLiga titles, eight Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups. In addition, he has played in several finals of European competitions, such as the Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.
Levante OUT
Levante UD is another historic team from the Valencian Community that has played in the First Division on several occasions. In 2019, he achieved his greatest success by becoming runner-up in the Copa del Rey.
Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF is a relatively young team, but they have achieved great success in recent years. He has won the Copa del Rey twice and has played in several semi-finals of European competitions, such as the Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.
The Future of Valencian Football
Valencian football has a large fan base and a very promising youth academy. It is expected that in the coming years new talents will emerge that will take the region’s teams to the top of Spanish football.
Furthermore, the Valencian Community is investing in sports infrastructure to improve the quality of football and attract more fans. It is expected that these efforts will bear fruit in the future and that Valencian football will continue to be a benchmark in Spanish sport.
