Atlético v Athletic Bilbao game postponed

Storm Filomena continues to cause problems in Spain at all levels and has reached football. The first victim in Primera División is at the Wanda Metropolitano.

The copious amount of snow in the capital has forced Madrid-Barajas airport to suspend all flights on 9th January 2021.

Due to the snow, which has the stadiums covered in white, Athletic will not be able to travel to Madrid, so LaLiga have decided to postpone the match.

"Given the exceptional situation caused by the storm across a large part of the Iberian peninsula, causing the closure of Madrid Barajas airport throughout the day, and the impossibility of having the pitch in optimal playing conditions, LaLiga, after contacting both clubs, have asked the Professional Competition Committee first thing this morning to postpone the match between Club Atletico de Madrid - Athletic Club initially scheduled for Saturday (16:15 CET) at the Wanda Metropolitano", the statement from LaLiga read.

 

January 9, 2021

Both clubs have also communicated this to their fans.

 

January 9, 2021

 

January 9, 2021