Valencia, Levante matches postponed because of deadly fire

La Liga has postponed Valencia’s and Levante’s upcoming league matches at the team’s request after a deadly fire in the Spanish city yesterday.

Valencia CF join condolences for victims of fire tragedy in Campanar neighborhood.

➡️ The Club request the postponement of the match against Granada CF.

— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) February 23, 2024

At least 4 people lost their lives, and up to 15 are missing after a massive blaze that ripped through 2 joined apartment blocks.

The Bats were scheduled to face away from home Granada tomorrow, while 2^nd-division Levante was also due to host FC Andorra tomorrow.

“La Liga shares the postponement of the games between Granada CF and Valencia CF scheduled for Saturday,” the Spanish governing body shared with the media.

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“This is in answer to the request for postponement made by Valencia CF and Levante UD, which had the agreement of the affected club Granada CF and FC Andorra, due to the fire that occurred and killed people.”

The Spanish governing body announced a minute’s silence would be held for the people who lost their lives at all matches in La Liga and Segunda División this weekend.

This video was taken yesterday in Valencia.

I want to thank every single firefighter for risking their lives in order to save others.

They are true heroes. 🇪🇸♥️🙏🏻pic.twitter.com/JjUWIROzy4

— Ada Lluch 🇪🇸 (@ada_lluch) February 23, 2024