In a move prioritizing fan and community safety, La Liga has officially postponed Valencia CF‘s Matchday 7 fixture against Real Oviedo, originally slated for Monday evening at the iconic Mestalla stadium. The league confirmed the decision, which pushes the game to Tuesday, September 30th, with an 8:00 PM kickoff.

The postponement stems from a severe weather alert issued by the Valencian regional government, warning of torrential rain and the significant risk of flooding across the province. This isn’t the first time recent weather events have disrupted Spanish football. Last week, other La Liga and Copa del Rey matches involving Valencian clubs were also called off due to devastating floods that tragically impacted the region