BARCELONA’s key LaLiga clash against Villarreal has been POSTPONED – leaving fans furious
The Catalonian outfit were scheduled to play the Yellow Submarine at the Estadio de la Cerámica tonight.
Villarreal’s clash with Barcelona was postponed due to flood warnings[/caption]
Fans were told to leave the ground AFTER kick off was scheduled[/caption]
Supporters could be heard booing the official decision[/caption]
Barcelona would have been hoping for a win in order to extend their lead at the top of the LaLiga table.
However, recommendations have been made to postpone the match due to a risk of flooding.
Fans had already entered the stadium ahead of the expected kick-off at 8pm.
But they were urged to leave the ground AFTER the game should have started as a message was displayed on the big screen.
It said: “Due to weather alert, we ask spectators to leave the stadium calmly and follow the instructions of security personnel.”
The supporter’s fury could be heard in a video that was shared on social media as they started to boo.
Rain had started to fall at the ground and it was expected to get much heavier.
Marca reports suggest the loudspeakers confirmed to fans in the ground that the match was suspended.
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Villarreal confirmed the decision on social media with a statement.
It read: “Due to the safety recommendations because of the risk of flooding as a result of the current weather conditions in Castellón.
“The Judge of Professional Competitions has decided to postpone today’s match between Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, which was scheduled to kick off at 9pm CET.”
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