Valencia v Teruel at Puchades set against total eclipse, timings and safety advice | OneFootball

Valencia face CD Teruel in a penultimate pre-season friendly at the Antonio Puchades on Wednesday, as a total eclipse, Spain’s first since 1959, coincides with the finish, ahead of their LaLiga opener on 22 August against Celta.

Kick-off is 18:00, the second half is due at 19:00. The partial phase is not expected before 19:38, so only a few minutes should overlap, with full-time around 19:45 to 19:50 if there are no delays. According to Superdeporte, the club is on alert to keep timings tight.

Around 3000 ticket-holders are expected at the Ciutat Esportiva de Paterna to watch Carlos Corberán’s side. Supporters should head home focused on the road, or view from a safe spot using approved glasses.

Medical advice is clear, do not look directly at the sun. If viewing, use ISO 12312-2:2015 certified UVA-protection eclipse glasses, and keep it brief even without discomfort, as the retina gives no early warning.

Up to 1.5 million road journeys are forecast nationwide. If it turns darker for a few minutes, use dipped headlights when visibility drops and keep full focus on the road.

The DGT says do not stop on the hard shoulder, stopping to watch is prohibited, and no photos or videos while driving. Never drive wearing eclipse glasses, their opacity removes road visibility and would make a crash inevitable. Avoid non-essential trips and take extra care, using certified glasses only when safely stationary.

Source: Superdeporte

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