Spanish Football Federation Postpones All Matches In Valencian Region Due To Floods

Real Madrid’s away match at Valencia in La Liga this weekend was postponed on Thursday by the Spanish football federation due to floods that have killed more than 95 people.

Villarreal’s home match against Rayo Vallecano was postponed due to the severe flash floods that affected eastern Spain.

La Liga asked the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to postpone Valencia and Villarreal’s matches on Saturday, as well as three second-division games involving teams from affected areas.

“It has been agreed to postpone matches that were to be played in professional and non-professional competitions, both in 11-a-side football and in indoor football (in the Valencia region),” the RFEF said in a statement.

The federation had previously postponed multiple midweek Copa del Rey first-round matches, including the game between Valencia and Parla Escuela.

A moment of silence for the flood victims will be held at matches this weekend in Spain, including league leaders Barcelona’s Catalan derby against Espanyol on Sunday.