Valencia CF squad land in Jerez

The Valencia CF squad landed in Andalusia at 1:48pm on Thursday afternoon, touching down in Jerez. Ahead of them is a huge game on Saturday, as they play in the Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona at the Benito Villamarín.

The players flew in the YW 2011 Air Nostrum plane specially decorated for the club's Centenary. From Jerez, they will move on to Seville for the big match.

They were seen off in Valencia by a group of fans, willing them to win their first Copa del Rey in 11 years.

Gabriel Paulista signed autographs and posed for photos with fans, as did other players upon arrival in Jerez after a 50 minute flight.

The group were joined by Denis Cheryshev -using crutches as he recovers from injury- as well as Javi Jiménez and goalkeeper Cristian. The only absentee was Kang In, who is away with Korean Republic at the Under-20's World Cup.

Hot temperatures and an atmosphere of expectation awaited the players, who will look to bring the cup home with them on the return trip.