Saturday’s clash between Real Madrid and Valencia as well as Villarreal versus Rayo Vallecano are among the games postponed.

“The RFEF have agreed today to postpone several matches due to be held this weekend in the Valencian community, which has been severely affected by DANA that has caused fatalities and numerous material damages due to flooding,” it said.

DANA is a Spanish acronym for high-altitude isolated depression, and unlike common storms or squalls it can form independently of polar or subtropical jet streams and become a destructive weather system.

Women’s matches, youth games and futsal games were also postponed.

Yesterday, the RFEF postponed six midweek Copa del Rey matches featuring La Liga clubs like Valencia, Getafe and Real Sociedad after authorities advised against all non-essential travel in the region.

“Beyond the postponements, Spanish football wanted to show its solidarity with the people affected, especially with the families of those who have died in this natural disaster,” the RFEF added.

“For this reason, all the matches played yesterday in competitions organised by the RFEF were preceded by respectful minutes of silence. This will be repeated over the weekend.”