VALENCIA: The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has postponed Levante and Valen­cia’s Copa del Rey matches on Wednesday after the worst flash floods in three decades swept the southeast of the country killing at least 51 people.

Both games featuring Valencian clubs have been rescheduled after authorities advised against all non-essential travel.

Valencia’s match against Parla Escuela in Madrid will be held on Nov 6 and Levante’s game at Pontev­edra will be played on Nov 7.

“Given the current circumstances, it is possible that other matches scheduled for Thursday may also experience changes,” the RFEF said in a statement.

“The RFEF, in coordination with the various clubs, is working intensively to assess all possible scenarios and take appropriate measures.”

Valencia had requested the postponement on Tuesday when weather agency AEMET declared a red alert in eastern Valencia as firefighters rescued several people trapped in floodwaters due to storm Dana.

Valencia, who are bottom of the La Liga standings, are scheduled to host Real Madrid on Saturday.

Several La Liga clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, sent condolences to the victims of the flood affecting the areas of Vale­ncia, Albacete and Andalusia.

La Liga said in a statement on Wednesday a minute of silence will be observed at all upcoming matches of Matchday 12 and Matchday 13.

“La Liga expresses its condolences and those of all the clubs of Spanish football to the families and friends of the victims and the missing persons,” it added.

Published in Dawn, October 31st, 2024