La Liga has announced a minute’s silence at all matches in Spain’s top two divisions this weekend to honor the victims of the fatal train crash in Toledo. At least 69 people died and over 100 were injured in the high-speed collision between two trains on Wednesday. The Spanish government has declared three days of national mourning.
In a statement, La Liga expressed deep condolences to the families and support for those affected. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also postponed all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday evening as a mark of respect. Real Madrid captain Fede Valverde issued a personal statement, offering assistance in locating missing persons and sharing information.
Meanwhile, Claudia Rodriguez, wife of Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella, was on a train traveling the same route as the crash. Her train was forced to return to Madrid due to the accident. Rodriguez confirmed she was safe, sharing her shock on Instagram and expressing gratitude for being unharmed, while emphasizing the tragedy experienced by those actually on the crashed trains.
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