The La Liga fixture between Levante and Villarreal was postponed due to a red weather warning and safety recommendations from the Valencia City Council, preventing Villarreal from immediately challenging for second place in the standings.
The La Liga match between Levante UD and Villarreal CF, scheduled for Sunday evening, has been postponed due to a severe red weather warning issued for the Valencia region.
La Liga confirmed the decision on Sunday morning, stating the cancellation was made “In light of the weather alert and following safety recommendations.” The new date and time for the match will be announced soon.
The decision to call off the match was formally requested by the Valencia City Council and ratified by both the league and the Spanish Football Federation.
This postponement limits the La Liga weekend to only nine fixtures and prevents Villarreal, who are currently one point behind Real Madrid, from having the opportunity to potentially move into second place.
The move prioritizes the well-being of players and spectators, reflecting past precedents in the region where matches were postponed due to major weather events like Storm DANA.
By avoiding risks associated with potential torrential rain, both Levante and Villarreal will receive an extended break during an otherwise busy segment of the season.