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.
13. Liam Palmer - 7
Looked very tidy after coming on at the break... Made some good interventions in the Owls defence, and didn't put a foot wrong. Photo: George Wood
14. Sylla Sow - 6
Looked relatively bright after coming on, and nearly got on the scoresheet after a good effort in the box was really well saved by the Vallecano keeper. Photo: Steve Ellis
15. Callum Paterson - 6
Looked lively enough when leading the line in his cameo appearance. Picked out a couple of nice passes and put himself about. Photo: George Wood
16. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru - 6
Didn't have too much time to get into things as he came on for the last 25 minutes, but it was by no means a bad showing from him. Photo: Steve Ellis