Storm in Valencia forces Levante‑Bilbao duel to be postponed

The scheduled clash between Levante and Athletic Bilbao, which was to take place on Wednesday evening at 21:30 in Valencia, was cancelled only a few minutes before kickoff due to heavy rain and strong gusts of wind, while thousands of supporters were already present in the stadium.

Weather forces postponement of the match

Referees and officials decided to postpone the match because the rain and wind were too intense to play safely. It was scheduled for 21:30, but shortly before kickoff the game was cancelled definitively.

Supporters who were already in the stadium had to wait more than an hour. Due to the downpours many sought shelter in the upper stands, while the exit route was considered unsafe.

The players of both teams had already started the warm‑up when the decision was made. The player tunnel filled with rain, causing the players to be sent back inside and they could not go out again.

The dangerous conditions on the access routes made it unfeasible to let the crowd leave. Organisers kept the fans inside longer to ensure their safety.

The incident shows how both supporters and players alike were affected by the severe weather, with the planned sporting confrontation giving way to an hour‑long wait in a stadium battered by the storm.