The force of the DANA weather phenomenon has wreaked havoc in several regions of southeastern Spain, severely affecting communications and the population. This has led to the decision to postpone several sporting events, including LaLiga games and motorcycle racing.
The Real Madrid team faces the possibility that their match against Valencia, scheduled for next Saturday, may be postponed due to the floods that have resulted in at least 70 fatalities in the country. The request for postponement was made by the local team, which suffered the devastating effects of torrential rains.
LaLiga has reported that a decision regarding the match will be made within 24 hours, while the situation regarding the Segunda División match between Levante and Málaga will also be assessed. The extreme weather has caused road and rail line closures, complicating logistics for the teams.
Both Valencia and Levante have already requested the suspension of their Copa del Rey matches, which were also accepted by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Regarding the match against Real Madrid, the league is expected to make a resolution soon, generating uncertainty among fans and players.
Basketball is also affected, as the Valencia team decided to suspend their commitment in the Eurocup. The climatic phenomenon not only impacted the scheduling of matches but could also have long-term repercussions.
The Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, venue for the last MotoGP Grand Prix of the season, is assessing the state of the track after suffering significant damage due to the floods. It is highly likely that the event will be moved to another location because of current conditions.
These changes represent a concern for the organizers, as the recovery of the sports infrastructures affected by DANA will be a long and costly process.
