La Liga teams unite to raise funds for victims of Spain's devastating floods

MADRID - In response to the devastating flash floods that have claimed the lives of at least 158 people in Spain, La Liga and its clubs have joined forces with the Red Cross to raise funds for those affected. This weekend, during match broadcasts, and through their social media platforms, La Liga will be promoting a campaign to encourage donations to support the relief efforts. Your contribution can make a difference in the lives of those who have been impacted by this tragedy.

"Spain's professional football joins the condolences and expresses its solidarity with the families of the victims and the missing," La Liga said in a statement on Oct 31.

Real Madrid announced they would also collaborate with the Red Cross and donate one million euros (S$1.4 million).

"The Real Madrid Foundation and the Red Cross have today launched a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the storm and the club have decide to support this campaign with a donation of one million euros to help the many families who are in a critical situation and need all our help and solidarity," the Spanish champions said in a statement.

After the Spanish FA postponed seven midweek Cup ties and all games scheduled for Valencia's eastern region this weekend, it asked competition organisers to observe a minute's silence before matches that will be played as a tribute to the victims.

Six postponed Copa del Rey games have been rescheduled for next week, leaving Real Sociedad's match against Jove Espanyol in Alicante as the only tie without a new fixture date.

La Liga asked the 10 affected clubs in the top two divisions to submit a proposal for new dates before Nov 5.

A Nov 2 La Liga match between Valencia and visitors Real Madrid plus Villarreal's clash with Rayo Vallecano are among the games postponed, as Valencia made the Mestalla stadium available as a drop-off point for donations of food and essential items.