Villarreal’s La Liga match against Espanyol was postponed due to a heavy rain alert in Estadio de la Ceramica region. Players were getting ready for the clash at the Villarreal stadium when they received the red alert for potential flooding. Just last year, flash floods in the Valencia region caused severe damage and claimed over 200 lives.  In a statement released by Villarreal, they stated that “the safety recommendations due to the risk of flooding”. La Liga confirmed that a new date and time for the match would be announced as soon as possible.

Spanish footballer Alvaro Negredo has announced his retirement from football. In a social media post on Thursday, he said,  “Thanks, football,” while hanging up a pair of boots. The 39 year old forward who helped Real Valladolid secure their promotion to the La Liga last season, has been without a club for a while now.  Over the course of his career, Negredo played for Sevilla, Manchester City and Valencia. He also spent time in Turkey with Besiktas, as well as with Middlesbrough in the Premier League.

Real Madrid matched La Liga leaders Barcelona on points with a tight 2-1 home win over Rayo Vallecano, securing only their second victory in six league games. With Barcelona’s match postponed and Atletico Madrid losing earlier, Real had the perfect chance to finish the weekend level at the top—and they took it. online pharmacy buy tizanidine no prescription with best prices today in the USA The victory extends Ancelotti’s side’s home winning streak to four games in all competitions, but their focus now shifts to a short trip across the city for their Champions League clash at the Metropolitano Stadium.