MADRID: All football in the Valencia region this weekend has been postponed by the Spanish federation because of the devastating floods. High-profile maches affected include Real Madrid v Valencia and Villarreal v Rayo Vallecano.

An RFEF statement said: “The RFEF has agreed this Thursday to postpone several matches due to be held this weekend in the Valencian Community, which has been severely affected by DANA that has caused fatalities and numerous material damages due to flooding,” it said.

ANA is a Spanish acronym for high-altitude isolated depression, and unlike common storms or squalls it can form independently of polar or subtropical jet streams and become a destructive weather system.
Women’s matches, youth games and futsal games were also postponed.

On Wednesday, the RFEF postponed six midweek Copa del Rey matches featuring LaLiga clubs like Valencia, Getafe and Real Sociedad after authorities advised against all non-essential travel in the region.

It added:”Beyond the postponements, Spanish football wanted to show its solidarity with the people affected, especially with the families of those who have died in this natural disaster.

“For this reason, all the matches played yesterday in competitions organised by the RFEF were preceded by respectful minutes of silence. This will be repeated over the weekend.”

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