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complex where they also watched Valencia A train and took a photo opportunity with the first team players. While on the coast, the group attended two pro matches, Valencia B-Castellon B, and the headline match, Vilarreal-Real Madrid at El Madridgal stadium in Vilarreal.

The cultural opportunities of Valencia were not missed, with the group taking in an expertly guided tour of Valencia's major sites, including the historic city center and the contemporary "city of arts and sciences," and a fabulous paella lunch along Valencia's beach front.

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Madrid

Davidson's travel party, including a full roster of players and 3 coaches began their tour in Madrid. While in the Spanish capital, the group's itinerary included training, a visit to Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium & museum, a Spanish Cup match (Getafe-Espanyol), and additional sightseeing.

The Wildcats enjoyed training and lunch at the Spanish Federation training complex just outside Madrid, the principal training site for Spain's national teams, as well as other professional teams, such at Alético de Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, both on site during Davidson's visit.

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Valencia

The Southern Conference from Davidson, NC team spent the bulk of their tour in Valencia. The historic Mediterranean port city proved an ideal setting for additional soccer and cultural activities. The Davidson squad played a match against La Liga 2b leaders, Levante B. The team trained at the Valencia CF training

Davidson College Men's Soccer team, with Força! Soccer Tours, recently completed their January 2006 tour that brought the NCAA Division I Wildcats to the soccer-rich cultures of Madrid and Valencia, Spain.