Five finals [1]

With the euphoria of winning the Copa del Rey having started to settle, reality began to creep back in for Valencia CF. 

The players had celebrated, the city had rejoiced, and the trophy was now proudly displayed at the club's headquarters. But football never stops.

With five crucial games left in La Liga, Valencia's focus had to shift quickly. 

Their battle for a Champions League spot was far from over, and with Athletic Bilbao breathing down their necks, there was no time to relax.

Training resumed at Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna, and the atmosphere was a mix of excitement and determination. 

The squad was still riding the high of their cup triumph, but they knew that a tough road lay ahead, starting with Deportivo Alavés.

For Izan, the days following the final had been frustrating and slightly dull. His injury meant that, instead of joining his teammates in full training, he was stuck in a cycle of recovery and rehabilitation.