Valencia’s La Liga match against Espanyol on Saturday has been postponed as the city continues to deal with the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit eastern Spain last week.
Levante, who also play in Valencia, also had their second division match in Tenerife postponed on Sunday.
The floods that began last Tuesday in the Valencian Community have caused at least 218 deaths.
Valencia’s Copa del Rey match against Parla Escuela and La Liga match against Real Madrid were postponed last week.
A statement is released from Valencia CF: “At this time, football is taking a backseat and all efforts must go towards helping those affected by the tragic consequences of the DANA meteorological phenomenon, to whom Valencia CF would like to express its most “deepest condolences and support.”
Levante stated: “We want to thank La Liga, the Royal Spanish football Federation and CD Tenerife for their sensitivity and understanding, as well as the numerous expressions of affection and help that we are receiving in these difficult times from all over Spain and also internationally.
“Our focus during these days will continue to be collaborating and reinforcing the work that emergency services and volunteers continue to do, as well as supporting all those affected by this catastrophe.”
Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti, Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone and Barcelona’s Hansi Flick were among the coaches who criticized the decision to play any La Liga games last weekend.
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