LaLiga has announced this morning the suspension of the next two matchdays of LaLiga Santander and LaLiga Smartbank competitions because of COVID-19’s sanitarian crisis. Both next matches against Real Valladolid and F.C Barcelona that were going to be played behind closed doors are now suspended.
This measure has been taken on a meeting held by LaLiga’s, Real Federación de Futbol (RFEF)’s and Sindicato de Futbolistas AFE (players’ union) executives at Ciudad del Fútbol de las Rozas.
LaLiga’s Official Statement
Given the circumstances that are coming to light this morning, referring to the quarantine established in Real Madrid and the possible cases in players from other clubs, LaLiga considers it appropriate to continue to the next phase of the protocol of action against COVID-19. As a result, in accordance with the measures established in Royal Decree 664/1997 of May 12, it agrees to postpone at least the next two match days.
Said decision will be reevaluated after the completion of the quarantines decreed in the affected clubs and the other possible situations that may arise.
LaLiga, as organizer of the competition, has proceeded to communicate its decision to the Spanish football federation (RFEF), the High Sports Council (CSD) and the Clubs.
