Hours before Brazilian Vinícius Junior's reunion with Valencia fans, Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti asked Mestalla to "enjoy football," forget about last season's events, and if any racism occurs, to point out the perpetrators because it is "a crime."

Ancelotti remembered the tragedy that occurred in Valencia the previous week, expressing solidarity with the loss of lives in a residential building fire. His speech shifted away from Vinícius's return to Mestalla, ruling out resting the Brazilian player to avoid potential issues.

"The idea tomorrow is to play a great football match against a strong opponent. Valencia thinks the same. It's the match the fans and the teams want to provide great entertainment. We must not forget what happened last year - with insults towards Brazilian Vinícius - because when there are racist acts, they must be identified and condemned," he said in a press conference.

"Valencia did very well to identify those who committed a crime because racism is a crime. This is what the entire football family needs to do, which does not tolerate such acts when they occur. We are going to play in a city that has suffered a tragedy in recent weeks, which is hard to forget, to be honest. We are very much in solidarity with the families that have suffered," he added.

When asked what he would say to a Valencia fan before the match, the Madrid coach directly addressed Valencia supporters.

"Enjoy football and the football party. Obviously, my conflict is that they might be a bit sad at the end of the game because it will mean Real Madrid has won, but that's part of sports. I am sure they will enjoy a great football match," he said.

'Carletto' dismissed having a conversation with Vinícius about the match this week or preparing anything different with his player.

"Nothing special, Vinícius is ready to play the best possible match, as he always does. He loves playing football and prepares to be in optimal condition to exploit his qualities. I have only thought about how to create problems for a good team like Valencia, organized, and with young talents," he explained.

He concluded by stating that progress has been made in Spanish society in combating racism in sporting events since last season's incidents.

"Yes, because Valencia itself acted decisively, as sports and society in general should when someone commits a crime, whether it's racist insults or violence. We have to act, and Valencia acted in the best way," he concluded.