It is impossible to play. This is how the Spanish authority has understood it, which has heeded LaLiga’s request to postpone the match between Atlético and Athletic, which was to be played this Saturday, at the Wanda Metropolitano
The storm Filomena, which has all of Spain under the effects of unprecedented snowfall in more than 30 years, has forced the decision to postpone the match, which would not be the only one of the day that could not be played.
Simeone’s team had to defend the lead on this day, but the weather made the mission impossible.
Madrid has been particularly affected by the snowstorm, which has already forced the cancellation of classes in schools next Monday and Tuesday and has greatly affected transport and other activities. In fact, there is an alert throughout Spain, which could affect the realization of more matches.
Just Real Madrid regretted that the squad spent more than three hours on a plane for the duel this Saturday, against Osasuna, due to the impossibility of fulfilling the itineraries because of the snow.
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