Levante vs Athletic rescheduled for Wednesday 21 October | OneFootball

Levante and Athletic will play the postponed match on Wednesday 21 October at 20:00 at the Ciutat de València, after heavy rain in Valencia forced last night's game off.

The clubs reached a swift agreement, with LaLiga's consent, to set the new date. The club said in a statement that chief executive José Danvila is preparing an open letter to LaLiga president Javier Tebas on scheduling and weather-alert protocols.

The fixture was officially called off about 10 minutes before the planned kick-off. The pitch was unplayable and areas inside the stadium were flooded, including the route to the dressing rooms, with rain also driving into the stands despite the roof.

The planned letter will urge a deeper reflection on the suitability of fixed kick-off times on days when official weather alerts are in place.

Levante will also request a review of suspension criteria, citing that both sets of fans were informed only at very short notice, with packed stands and safety concerns as supporters left in the storm.

Source: as.com

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