Valencia floods: Copa del Rey clash postponed as 'at least' 63 dead

Valencia's Copa del Rey fixture against Parla Escuela has been postponed amid the flash flooding that has seen more than 60 people die in Spain.

The side were set to face their Madrid-based opponents on Wednesday evening but have rescheduled their match for next week, due to the 'terrible consequeneces' of heavy rainfall that has seen . Mud-coloured waters have flowed through areas from Malaga to Valencia as emergency teams work to rescue of those who are trapped in their homes.

with more expected in the coming hours as recovery efforts continue. That has seen the decision made by Valencia to request their away match to be cancelled.

They said: "Tonight’s Copa del Rey tie in Madrid against Parla Escuela has been postponed. The match has been rescheduled for next Wednesday November 6, at 7:00pm. Valencia CF deem this the most appropriate measure due to the terrible consequences of the #DANA weather phenomenon experienced in the Valencia region, recommendations to avoid travel and the cut-off in communication to Madrid."

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In a further statement on X they added: "Valencia CF wants to convey his most sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of those who died due to the #DANA. RIP. Much strength to all the affected residents and communities and to the groups that are working on prevention and the consequences of the effects of the storm. The Club reiterates that we are available to the authorities and municipalities affected to help in any way possible."

Rescue services have used helicopters to air lift people from homes and cars with an emergency brigade of around 1,000 soldiers also deployed to help rescue efforts. People have also been warned supplies of drinking water may be affected by the rising tides, with rain expected to continue through to Thursday.

Carlos Mazón, president of the Generalitat, posted on X: "These are very difficult times for relatives and . In the next few hours we will confirm the number of victims, but right now it is still impossible to provide an exact figure. We are dismayed.

"We reiterate the importance of NOT travelling by road, both in the province of Valencia and in Castellón. The telephone number for assistance to relatives of missing persons is activated. We have started to rescue, we have started to access places that until very recently were inaccessible, and we continue to work."

Tributes have poured in from across Spain and beyond as efforts continue. players and coaching staff observed a minute's silence for those who have died due to the storm before their training session.

"Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors would like to express their condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have died due to the storm that is affecting many areas of our country, especially in the provinces of Valencia and Albacete," they said in a statement.

"Real Madrid expresses its deepest consternation and solidarity with all the people affected by this catastrophe, to whom it conveys all its support and affection."

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