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Valencia–Oviedo Still Scheduled Despite Red Weather Alert, Final Call Pending

A last-minute decision under RFEF Article 263 remains pending.

Overview

  • Spain’s AEMET declared a red alert for torrential rain in València, prompting school closures, park shutdowns and limits on mobility ordered by the city council.
  • LaLiga and the federation remain in contact with both clubs and have delayed a definitive ruling until today, with the Competitions Judge empowered to suspend the game for exceptional causes.
  • Valencia has kept normal matchday plans with a 12:30 player report time at Mestalla, while Real Oviedo has already traveled, stayed overnight and trained at Levante UD’s facilities in Buñol.
  • The clubs issued precautionary messages, with Valencia promising any steps would be taken for supporters’ benefit and Oviedo urging caution for traveling fans.
  • The fixture marks Oviedo’s first league visit to Mestalla in roughly 25 years, with the visitors still pointless away, and both teams have calendar flexibility for a midweek reschedule if required.