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Spanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash

Spanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash

Summary

Spain’s national football federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday after a train crash in central Spain killed at least 30 people and injured about 80. The federation said it acted in solidarity with victims and will announce a revised schedule; Thursday’s first-round games remain scheduled.

Key Facts

  • At least 30 people died in the train crash, and about 80 were injured, authorities said.
  • A high-speed train struck the rear of another train that had stopped on the track.
  • The death toll could rise, authorities said.
  • The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday.
  • The federation said it would later provide a revised tournament schedule.
  • Thursday’s first-round games were not postponed, and the Spanish league had not announced weekend postponements.
  • Barcelona and Real Madrid issued messages of condolence and support for those affected.
  • Sevilla held a moment of silence before training and cancelled manager Luis Garcia Plaza’s press conference.
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