An own goal from Jack Hunt and a second half strike from Randy Nteka meant that the Owls fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the La Liga outfit – who happened to do a double over Barcelona last season – but there were plenty of positives to take from the evening at S6.
Darren Moore rang the changes, given Will Vaulks his first start, as Wednesdayites got their first look at the new home kit, and there were loads of substitutes throughout the tie with the Owls boss using the time he’s got left to prepare for the 2022/23 campaign.
Here are our ratings from a pleasant evening at Hillsborough.
9. Dennis Adeniran - 7
Showed some glimpses of the sort of thing that that made him such a favourite at the start of last season... Burst forward nicely, and very nearly got on the scoresheet too. Photo: Steve Ellis.
10. Josh Windass - 7
Was solid in the first half, but really burst into life in the second. Caused plenty of problems for Vallecano, and by all accounts should have had a goal to his name after a fumbled strike of his seemed to cross the line - however it wasn't given. Photo: Stu Forster
11. Lee Gregory - 6
A solid enough performance from the striker, and he showed some nice hold-up play as he so often does, but wasn't able to have too many efforts on goal. Photo: Getty Images
12. George Byers - 6
Didn't really get into the game as much as he'd have liked after coming on in the second half, but not a bad showing. Photo: Steve Ellis