Valencia's La Liga games postponed after devastating floods

Flash floods have claimed at least 95 lives in what has been the worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century.

The RFEF has decided no football will be played in the region this weekend, with Saturday's top-flight matches between Valencia and Real Madrid and Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano among the games postponed.

An RFEF statement read: "It has been agreed to postpone matches that were to be played in professional and non-professional competitions, both in 11-a-side football and in indoor football.

"The sole judge for professional competitions and the sole judge for non-professional competitions of the RFEF have agreed this Thursday to postpone various matches that were to be held this weekend in the Valencian Community, seriously affected by the DANA (weather system) that has caused fatalities and numerous material damages due to flooding.

"Beyond the postponements, Spanish football has wanted to show its solidarity with those affected, especially with the relatives of those who have died in this natural disaster.

"For this reason, all the matches played yesterday (Wednesday) in competitions organised by the RFEF were preceded by respectful minutes of silence.

"This circumstance will be repeated over the weekend."