on Monday night time at La Ceramica, whereas . Nevertheless the match was suspended simply minutes after the sport was on account of begin because of climate situations.
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 on account of kick off. Nevertheless it was not till moments earlier than the sport with the gamers within the tunnel that it was introduced that the sport can be delayed on account 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 because of the 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 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 , the date which is most definitely to see the match replayed is the 2nd of April, the primary midweek accessible after the March worldwide break. That might even be the identical night time 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 gentle for the recent date.