- Catastrophic floods have hit Valencia in the last 24 hours and have killed 50 people
- Valencia’s match against Real Madrid on Saturday could already be postponed
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Valencia’s LaLiga match against Real Madrid on Saturday is reportedly at risk of being postponed following horrendous flooding in the Spanish city.
Flash floods hit Valencia this Tuesday and it has been confirmed that more than 50 people have died as a result of the DANA tragedy.
Valencia was supposed to play the Copa del Rey tonight against Parla Escuela, but that match has already been suspended.
There is also a “real possibility” that this weekend’s clash with Madrid could also be cancelled, according to a Spanish outlet. Relief.
The president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, will declare an official mourning in the region once the floods are over, which could mean that Saturday’s match will be rescheduled for a later date.
Flash floods hit Valencia on Tuesday and more than 50 people have died
An official period of mourning will be declared in the city after the catastrophic floods
Saturday’s match at Valencia’s home against Real Madrid could be postponed
However, it is understood that Valencia’s Mestalla stadium has not suffered any damage.
The city’s airport is also operating closer to normal on Wednesday after being completely flooded on Tuesday, although access to Valencia remains difficult.
Valencia issued a statement on Wednesday morning that read: ‘The @valenciacf would like to convey its deepest condolences to the family and friends of those who died due to #DANA. RIP.
‘A lot of strength to all the neighbors and communities affected and to the groups that are working on the prevention and consequences of the effects of the storm.
‘The Club reiterates that we are at the disposal of the affected authorities and town councils to help in any way possible.’
Madrid also issued a response, as it wrote on its official website: “Real Madrid CF, the president of the club and the board of directors want to send their condolences to the families and loved ones of the people who have lost their lives. as a result of that.” of the storm that has hit numerous areas of our country, especially in the provinces of Valencia and Albacete.
“Real Madrid is deeply shocked and expresses its solidarity with all the people affected by this catastrophe, to whom it conveys all its support and solidarity.”
The last period of official mourning in Valencia was in February when a fire in the Campanar neighborhood killed 10 people
Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, who controversially boycotted Monday’s Ballon d’Or award ceremony after losing the first prize to Manchester City’s Rodri, posted on X: ‘Much encouragement to everyone!’ (lots of love to everyone).
The city of Valencia also went into official mourning in February after a fire in a residential complex in the Campanar district that killed 10 people.
Subsequently, all football and basketball games in the city were suspended, with Valencia having to reschedule their match against Granada.
