Pablo Rodríguez: Valencia's glorious past and uncertain present
Pablo Rodríguez, a former Valencia player, nostalgically recalls the glorious 70s and early 80s, when they won the Copa del Rey, the Cup Winners’ Cup, and the European Super Cup. However, he also remembers with anguish the 1982-83 season, where the team fought until the end to avoid relegation.
In an interview, Pablo draws parallels between that difficult situation and the current one at the club. Rodríguez recalls a key match against Atlético, similar to the upcoming one, where Valencia, in the relegation zone, achieved a crucial 1-0 victory.
He highlights the difficulty of the match against an Atlético led by Luis Aragonés, but emphasizes the importance of adding points, regardless of the game. The former Valencia player emphasizes that in his time, Valencia played well against the big teams.
Pablo also shares his personal experience of arriving at Valencia from Sporting de Gijón, highlighting the impact of Alfredo di Stéfano on his career. He fondly remembers the match at Ibrox Park, where he earned the nickname ‘Squirrel of Ibrox Park’ and established himself as a starter.
In addition, he praises Diego López, a young Valencia talent and compatriot, whom he predicts a great future at the club. Finally, Pablo expresses his concern about the current situation at Valencia, hoping that the team will achieve permanence and that the ownership issue will be resolved. Despite the uncertainty, he trusts that Valencia, driven by its fans, can overcome this difficult moment.
