Super Typhoon Dana has struck Spain, causing severe flooding in Valencia and forcing the postponement of the match between Valencia and Real Madrid. This means that Barca could potentially extend their lead over Los Blancos to 9 points if they defeat Espanyol in this round.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially announced the postponement of matches in Valencia and Levante during the opening round of the Copa del Rey due to the storm’s aftermath. Real Madrid did not oppose Valencia’s request to postpone the match and expressed their willingness to assist the Mestalla team.
In their most recent training session, Real’s players observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of Typhoon Dana. The La Liga organizers then decided to postpone two matches: Valencia vs Real and Villarreal vs Vallecano in round 12.
By not playing in this round, Real Madrid risks falling 9 points behind Barca, who are currently in top form under coach Hansi Flick. This situation also creates pressure on Real as they will need to schedule a makeup match later in this busy season.
According to Relevo, the postponement of the Valencia vs Real Madrid match presents additional challenges for Real, as their schedule is full in January and February next year. The match could be postponed until May 2025 if no suitable time slot is found.
This will certainly put Real at a disadvantage in the La Liga title race, especially with their current points deficit against Barca and other strong contenders. Instead of the expected 5 matches in November, the Whites will only play 4, including 2 in the Champions League.
In Europe’s most prestigious tournament, coach Ancelotti’s team will face tough opponents like Milan (home) and Liverpool (away). Currently, the defending European champions are sitting in 12th place in the standings with 6 points after 3 matches, with only the top 8 teams qualifying for the knockout stage.