LaLiga ‘consider postponing Valencia’s clash with Real Madrid this weekend’ after devastating floods kill more than 50 people

Valencia’s LaLiga match against Real Madrid on Saturday is at risk of postponement following horrendous floods in the Spanish city, according to reports.

Flash floods hit Valencia on Tuesday, and it has been confirmed that more than 50 people have been killed as a result of the DANA tragedy.

Valencia were due to play in the Copa del Rey against Parla Escuela tonight, but that game has now been called off.

There is also a ‘real possibility’ that this weekend’s clash with Madrid could also be cancelled, as reported by Spanish outlet Relevo.

The president of the Valencian Government, Carlos Mazon, is due to declare a period of official mourning in the region once the flooding is over, and this could mean that Saturday’s game is rearranged for a later date.

Flash floods hit Valencia on Tuesday, and more than 50 people have been killed

A period of official mourning in the city is set to be declared after the catastrophic floods

Valencia’s home match against Real Madrid on Saturday could now be postponed

However, it is understood that Valencia’s home ground, the Mestalla, has not suffered any damage.

The city’s airport is also operating closer to normal on Wednesday after being completely flooded on Tuesday, although gaining access into Valencia remains difficult. 

Valencia released a statement on Wednesday morning that read: ‘The @valenciacf wants to convey his most sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of those who died due to the #DANA. RIP.

‘Much strength to all the affected residents and communities and to the groups that are working on prevention and the consequences of the effects of the storm. 

‘The Club reiterates that we are available to the authorities and municipalities affected to help in any way possible.’

Madrid also issued a response, as they wrote on their official website: ‘Real Madrid C. F., the club’s president and the Board of Directors would like to extend their condolences to the families and loved ones of the people who have lost their lives as a result of the storm that has hit many areas of our country, especially in the provinces of Valencia and Albacete.

‘Real Madrid is deeply saddened and expresses its solidarity with all the people affected by this catastrophe, to whom it conveys all its full support and sympathy.’

The last period of official mourning in Valencia was in February when a fire in the Campanar district killed 10 people

Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, who controversially boycotted Monday’s Ballon d’Or awards after missing out on the top prize to Manchester City’s Rodri, posted on X: ‘Mucho animo a todos!’ (much love to all).

The city of Valencia also went into official mourning back in February following a fire in a residential complex in the Campanar district that killed 10 people.

All football and basketball matches in the city were subsequently suspended, with Valencia having to reschedule their match against Granada.