Why did La Liga cancel Villarreal vs Espanyol at the last minute?
Why did La Liga cancel Villarreal vs Espanyol at the last minute?
Monday’s La Liga match between Villarreal and Espanyol at La Ceramica was postponed at the last minute due to safety concerns over potential flooding in Castellon. Here’s what happened:
A: The game was called off due to safety recommendations regarding the risk of flooding caused by severe weather in Castellon.
A: The match was postponed just minutes after its scheduled start time, even after both teams had announced their line-ups and warmed up.
A: The Judge of Professional Competitions decided to postpone the game based on safety concerns.
A: The club announced the decision on X, explaining that the match was called off due to safety risks.
A: The Royal Spanish Football Federation stated that Villarreal, Espanyol, and La Liga have five business days to propose a new date and time.
A: Yes, La Liga previously postponed games in Valencia following a deadly fire in the city in October.
A: Villarreal is currently fifth with 44 points, while Espanyol sit 15th, just three points above the relegation zone.
