All 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday have been suspended as a mark of respect after a deadly train crash near Madrid killed at least 68 people. Over 500 passengers were aboard the trains when they collided and derailed in Toledo, prompting the Spanish FA (RFEF) to postpone the first-round fixtures in solidarity with the victims.
Five top-flight teams — Levante, Alaves, Valencia, Celta Vigo and Real Betis — were set to compete on Wednesday. Spanish giants Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are not scheduled to enter the competition until the last-32 round. Barcelona expressed its "deepest condolences" to the victims on social media, extending support and solidarity to the families and friends of those affected.
Real Madrid also offered "full support" to emergency services, expressing deepest sorrow over the tragic accident in the province of Toledo. The club extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
Thursday's matches remain unaffected. The RFEF has not yet released a revised schedule for Wednesday's postponed games.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing