Real Madrid may have to wait until next year to face Valencia | OneFootball

The highly anticipated La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Madrid, originally scheduled for this Saturday, was postponed due to severe weather conditions caused by DANA, a Mediterranean cyclone.

The Valencian Community, one of the regions most affected by the storm, faces heavy rainfall and flooding, prompting Valencia CF to request a postponement.

After reviewing the situation, La Liga and RFEF accepted the request, with the RFEF Competition Judge granting official approval. However, a rescheduled date remains undetermined, with limited options in a packed football calendar.

Possible dates for Real Madrid – Valencia game

A recent report from Eldesmarque has listed three possible dates when Real Madrid can take on Valencia.

The earliest potential dates for rescheduling the match fall in February 2025. If Real Madrid secures a direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, they would have free midweeks on February 11-13 and 18-20.

However, there’s a slight complication: Champions League qualification won’t be finalized until January 29, making it difficult to confirm February dates this early.

Real Madrid may have to wait until next year to face Valencia (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Should Real Madrid and Valencia both have these dates free in February, the game could be scheduled, but this remains uncertain until after January.

Should February dates prove unavailable, the next possible option is in March. The Champions League Round of 16’s first legs are set for March 4-5 and 11-12.

If Real Madrid aren’t scheduled for one of these dates, a free midweek would open up for the Valencia clash. However, this slot also hinges on Champions League commitments, adding another layer of uncertainty.

If Real Madrid and Valencia advance in both the Champions League and Copa del Rey, the only definitive open date could be May 21-22, just before the final La Liga matchday.

While less than ideal, this late option would allow both teams to complete the season without interfering with other commitments.