Levante versus Athletic Bilbao match postponed due to extreme weather

The football match between Levante and Athletic Bilbao, scheduled for September 16, 2026, at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium, was officially postponed following severe weather conditions. Intense rainfall struck Valencia shortly after players began their pre-match warm-up, quickly rendering the pitch unplayable due to flooding.

Referee Quintero Gonzalez made the decision to call off the match, which was supported by both clubs. Beyond the field, the stadium suffered significant infrastructure issues, including power outages, inaccessible player tunnels, and the flooding of the press area. The region was under an orange weather alert, with meteorologists forecasting precipitation of up to 40 liters per square meter.

Currently, club officials are conducting damage assessments at the stadium. La Liga and the involved teams have not yet reached an agreement on a new date for the fixture.