The Spanish Football Federation has postponed 24 first-round fixtures in the Copa del Rey as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of a high-speed train collision in Toledo province, south of Madrid.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the federation said the postponements were intended to honor those affected by the tragic accident and express solidarity with the victims and their families. It added that the revised schedule and new dates for the postponed matches would be announced in due course.
According to the latest reports, the collision occurred approximately 150 kilometers south of Madrid, leaving 64 people dead and dozens injured. The incident is being described as one of the most devastating railway disasters in Spain’s history.
