Carlo Ancelotti Calls for La Liga Postponement Amid Valencia Tragedy
- Carlo Ancelotti stated that the weekend's La Liga matches should have been postponed due to the serious flooding in Valencia.
- The flooding has resulted in over 200 fatalities and led to the cancellation of several matches in the region.
- Ancelotti and other coaches voiced their criticism of the decision to allow some matches to go ahead during this tragedy.
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's head coach, expressed his belief that the recent round of La Liga matches should have been postponed following severe flooding in Valencia. The disaster, which has tragically claimed more than 200 lives, led to the cancellation of multiple matches in the region, including a Copa del Rey fixture. Despite the request for all matches to be postponed, nine La Liga fixtures proceeded as scheduled, resulting in criticism from several coaches including Hansi Flick and Diego Simeone. Ancelotti emphasized that it was difficult for players to prepare for games in the context of such tragedy, highlighting the emotional difficulty teams faced during this challenging time. He underscored the respect owed to the victims and indicated that discussions about football felt inappropriate amid the ongoing crisis. Valencia's team is also seeking further postponement for their upcoming match as they cope with the aftermath of the floods, which has left a somber atmosphere in Spain.