Overview
- Severe floods in Spain have resulted in over 213 deaths, prompting debates on whether to continue Liga matches.
- Atlético Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, criticized the decision to proceed with games, labeling it senseless amid the tragedy.
- Javier Tebas, Liga president, argued that continuing matches sends a message of resilience and supports visibility for affected areas.
- Matches involving teams from heavily affected regions, like Valencia, were postponed, while others proceeded as scheduled.
- Tributes to flood victims were held during matches, including special jerseys and moments of silence.