Copa del Rey Matches Postponed After Deadly Train Crash Near Madrid

Football can wait. On Wednesday morning, a tragedy south of Madrid brought Spanish football to a complete stop.

🕊️ What Happened

Two high-speed trains collided around 9 a.m. local time on the Madrid-Seville line near Urda, in the province of Toledo. The latest reports say at least 64 people have died and more than 100 are injured. The toll could rise as emergency teams continue their work. Rail operator Renfe confirmed that one of its services was involved in the collision with a train from the private operator Iryo, and the main high-speed line between Madrid and southern Spain has been suspended.

⚽ Football Stops

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has suspended all 24 first-round Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, “as a mark of respect and solidarity” with the victims. The federation said it will announce the revised schedule and kick-off times in due course. Thursday’s first-round matches have not been postponed so far.

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🤝 A Sport United in Grief

The RFEF said the entire Spanish football community “stands united in grief” and has made itself available to the authorities to help the victims. Real Madrid and Barcelona were among the clubs to offer messages of support, and you can follow the federation’s official updates on the RFEF website. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected.

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✅ Bottom Line

A cup night has been lost, but the real loss is far greater. New dates for the postponed ties will follow in due course.

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