La Liga officially postponed this weekend's clash between Valencia and Real Madrid due to the DANA natural disaster.
Torrential rain caused severe flooding throughout southeast Spain, leaving more than 90 people dead with the death toll still rising 24 hours later. The tragedy prompted Valencia to ask La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to move its upcoming match against Real Madrid.
Los Blancos were set to travel to Valencia and play at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday, Nov. 2, but the RFEF announced on Oct. 31 that the game will indeed be postponed.
Valencia responded to the decision in a club statement. "The club appreciate the commendable work of the emergency services, as well as the understanding of LALIGA, the Royal Spanish Football Federation, CP Parla Escuela – Fair Play and Real Madrid, who have shown full sensitivity in postponing our matches in light of the serious consequences of this emergency."
Along with Valencia's match, Villarreal's clash with Rayo Vallecano was also postponed, along with Levante's game against Malaga in La Liga 2. In Liga F, Real Madrid's match against Levante on Nov. 3 was postponed as well.
