The match between Villarreal and Espanyol was postponed due to weather conditions. This was communicated by both clubs in a joint statement. "Based on safety recommendations due to the threat posed by the current storm in Castellón, we announce that the referee of professional competitions has decided to postpone the match of the 26th round of La Liga between Villarreal and Espanyol," the statement reads.
According to La Liga, work is currently underway to determine a new date and time for the game at the "La Cerámica" stadium. Villarreal occupies the fifth place in the tournament table with 44 points, and a victory in this match would have allowed them to move closer to the top four.
--- "We regret that the match was postponed, but the safety and health of the players, fans, and staff is always our first priority," the club's statement says.