Villarreal have been as a consequence of proceed their pursuit of a Champions League spot on Monday evening at La Ceramica, whereas Espanyol had harboured hopes of widening the hole between themselves and the relegation zone. Nonetheless the match was suspended simply minutes after the sport was as a consequence of begin on account of climate circumstances.
Within the area of Castellon, there have been crimson climate warnings for flooding from as early as 18:00 CEST, a number of hours earlier than the sport was as a consequence of kick off. Nonetheless it was not till moments earlier than the sport with the gamers within the tunnel that it was introduced that the sport could be delayed as a consequence of rain.
At 21:07, it was introduced to the 15,000 followers at La Ceramica who had made the journey that the sport was cancelled as a result of climate warnings. Whereas the realm in Vila-Actual itself was comparatively unaffected on the time, areas to the North have been struggling heavy rainfall which risked flooding, with the reminiscence of the DANA/chilly drop flooding in October within the area nonetheless recent within the reminiscence.
The choice to cancel the match so late within the day has been closely criticised, with some failing to know the delay. Espanyol Sporting Director Fran Garagarza confirmed to Marca that they might ‘assist’ 240 Espanyol followers that had traveled – Los Pericos will assume the price of the expedition and the tickets for his or her efforts.
As per Diario AS, the date which is more than likely to see the match replayed is the 2nd of April, the primary midweek accessible after the March worldwide break. That may even be the identical evening that Barcelona journey to Atletico Madrid for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. Espanyol, Villarreal, the RFEF and La Liga should all give the inexperienced mild for the recent date.