Barcelona seeks later kickoff for Real Madrid women’s clash amid flood risk
Barcelona has asked for Sunday’s women’s first-team match against Real Madrid to start at 7pm instead of 5pm because of the risk from extreme rainfall and flooding. The club has suspended activities at its facilities and says the fixture remains under review pending weather conditions and official guidance.
FC Barcelona has asked for Sunday’s women’s first-team match against Real Madrid to be moved back by two hours because of the risk posed by extreme rainfall and flooding in the area. The club said it had requested a 7pm kickoff instead of the originally scheduled 5pm start. The match is due to be played at Spotify Camp Nou, but Barcelona said the fixture remained under review.
Barcelona also announced that all activities at its facilities would be suspended from 8pm on Saturday until 2pm on Sunday, following measures established by the relevant authorities. The suspension covers sporting activities and training sessions, as well as cultural, social, leisure and other scheduled events, according to the club. Barcelona said the proposed delay would provide more time to ensure the stadium was fully operational and met safety requirements.
It added that a later start could make it easier for spectators to travel to and enter the venue during the difficult weather conditions. The club said it was in contact with Liga F and the relevant competition authorities. A final decision is expected on Sunday morning, depending on how the weather develops and on instructions from the competent authorities.
Barcelona said it would provide members and supporters with updates through its official channels.
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