𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Valencia’s match against Real Madrid this weekend has been POSTPONED because of the flooding

The Valencian community is in deep sorrow this week, uniting to recover and rebuild after the severe destruction caused by the DANA storm, also known as the ‘cold drop.’ As of Thursday, the death toll has tragically reached 95, igniting a wave of compassion and solidarity throughout the area. In light of this calamity, all sporting events scheduled for this weekend across the region have been cancelled, allowing residents to concentrate on healing and commemorating those affected.

Luckily, the famed Mestalla stadium, home to Valencia CF, remained unscathed by the storm. However, given the circumstances, La Liga has granted Valencia’s appeal to delay their much-anticipated match against Real Madrid, which was meant to occur on Saturday evening at 21:00 CEST. This decision shows a thoughtful consideration of the current situation, influencing not merely Valencia but also other scheduled games. The postponed match is one of five games cancelled this weekend in both the Primera and Segunda divisions, with Villarreal’s home game against Rayo Vallecano also being called off.

In the Segunda division, matches such as Castellon-Racing Ferrol, Eldense-Huesca, and Levante-Malaga are similarly affected and will need to be rescheduled. To honor the victims, all games that will still take place will observe a moment of silence, emphasizing the shared sorrow throughout the region. In an official statement, the Valencian regional government has announced three days of mourning beginning Thursday, providing the community an opportunity to reflect on the lives lost and the path ahead.

Moreover, several Copa del Rey matches have also been cancelled, including Manises-Getafe, Jove Espanol-Real Sociedad, Parla-Escuela-Valencia, and Pontevedra-Levante. This further illustrates the storm’s significant impact on local sports. The Valencia-Real Madrid match may be rescheduled for January or February due to the busy fixture calendar as the season unfolds. In addition, Real Sociedad’s visit to Jove Espanol is still being evaluated and could potentially be played during the international break in November if the Txuri-Urdin provide their consent.

During these challenging times, the solidarity and spirit of the Valencian people are admirable as they navigate this tragedy, showing resilience amid adversity. The focus now shifts not only to remembering those lost but also to finding ways to support each other and rebuild the community in the coming days and weeks.