91Èȱ¬

Valencia's La Liga game at Espanyol on Saturday has been postponed as the city continues to deal with the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit eastern Spain last week.

Levante, who also play in Valencia, have also seen their second-tier game at Tenerife postponed on Sunday.

Flooding in the Valencia region which began last Tuesday has caused at least 218 deaths.

Valencia's Copa del Rey meeting with Parla Escuela and La Liga game against Real Madrid were both postponed last week.

A statement from Valencia read: "At this time, football is secondary and all efforts must go to aid those affected by the tragic aftermath of the DANA weather phenomenon, to whom Valencia CF would like to express their deepest condolences and support."

Levante said: "We would like to thank La Liga, the Royal Spanish Football Federation and CD Tenerife for their sensitivity and understanding, as well as the numerous displays of affection and help that we are receiving in these difficult times from all over Spain and also internationally.

"Our focus during these days will continue to be on collaborating and reinforcing the work that the emergency services and volunteers continue to carry out, as well as on supporting all those affected by this catastrophe."

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti, Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone and Barcelona's Hansi Flick were among the managers who criticised the decision to play any La Liga matches last weekend.