The club's president, Kiat Lim, was in attendance at the match against Barcelona, which Valencia lost 5-0. Fans held up signs reading 'Lim, go home' in protest against the president's leadership. Above the president's viewing area were giant portraits of former Valencia players, a reminder of the team's better days. The lower south stand was empty as fans stayed away until the 19th minute, with the sound of the protest drifting in from the street. Valencia's coach, Carlos Corberán, defended Rodri's comments, saying they were a touch of self-preservation and not born of disrespect.