Valencia and Levante cancel Copa del Rey games due to violent storm – Real Madrid duel is in the air

Valencia and Levante have received requests to postpone their Copa del Rey ties, accepted by the Spanish Football Federation, as the Valencian Community copes with the brutal damage caused by Storm Dana, which has unfortunately claimed 62 lives at the time of writing.

There was widespread flooding in the region and the regional government of Valencia is expected to declare a day of mourning. Levante was due to travel to Pontevedra in Galicia in the first round of the Copa and Valencia had an away game against Parla Escuela in the suburbs of Madrid, but both were canceled after requests were received by the RFEF.

The world of football has expressed its support for the region and all those affected by the incidents, and La Liga has a team handling the logistics and checking whether Real Madrid can visit Los Che this weekend. Relevo says Mestalla was not affected by the storm, but the significant human damage and access to the city could hinder the duel's continuation. Valencia is considering requesting a postponement of the game and if the Valencia government were to declare Saturday a day of mourning, there is a high chance that the game would not take place.

If this were the case, the event would have to be rearranged in a crowded calendar. The earliest available date would be in January if both teams lose in the early rounds of the Copa, while the next possible solution would be in February if Real Madrid finish in the top eight of the Champions League group stage and are not included in the group play -off round.