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Copa del Rey Matches Postponed
Copa del Rey matches postponed again due to devastating floods in Valencia.
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Valencia CfParla EscuelaManisesGetafeReal Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti
- When are the matches rescheduled to be played?
- The rescheduled matches are now set for November 26th, just a week before the second round of the Copa del Rey is to begin.
- Why did the clubs request a second postponement?
- The matches were originally scheduled for last week but were postponed due to the devastating floods that caused over 200 deaths. The clubs involved requested a second delay, citing the ongoing emergency.
- What is Carlo Ancelotti's opinion on the situation?
- Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also commented on the situation, suggesting that their Champions League match against AC Milan should have also been postponed due to the severity of the Valencia floods.
- What caused the postponement of the Copa del Rey matches?
- Due to torrential floods in the Valencia region, the Copa del Rey matches between Parla Escuela and Valencia, and Manises and Getafe have been postponed for a second time.
- What were the statements from the involved clubs regarding the postponement?
- Valencia CF stated that their focus was on helping those affected by the floods and that football was secondary. Manises also requested a postponement, emphasizing community support during the crisis.