Valencia Match Postponed After Heavy Rain Floods Stadium

Heavy rain and dense fog severely reduced visibility at the Ciutat de València stadium in Valencia on September 16, as Levante UD prepared to face Athletic Club. The pitch was left waterlogged, while flooding was also reported in the tunnel area, making conditions unsuitable for the match. The game was postponed just minutes before kickoff, despite an orange weather alert issued earlier by Spain’s meteorological agency AEMET. The decision has prompted questions over how severe weather risks are assessed when scheduling football matches. Video credit - Marc Escribano