The opening 45 minutes of Valencia vs. Barcelona at the Mestalla was nothing short of mesmerizing, a whirlwind of passion, drama, and footballing brilliance that had the packed stadium hanging on every moment.
In the stands, the energy was palpable. Among the sea of Valencia supporters were Izan's family: his younger sister, Hori, and their mother, Komi.
Both were dressed in Valencia colors, proudly wearing Izan's jersey number, though he wasn't starting the game.
Komi sat with calm confidence, clapping rhythmically as the fans around her chanted, but her eyes betrayed her nervous anticipation.
Hori, on the other hand, was all energy. She leaned over the railing, waving a small Valencia flag and shouting at the top of her lungs.
"Izan will come on and turn this game around! Just wait!" she declared to no one in particular, drawing amused glances from the fans nearby.