Chaos as LaLiga clash forced to be CALLED OFF after heavy rain left pitch under water and turned tunnel into a RIVER

THE La Liga match between Levante and Athletic Bilbao was called off on Wednesday after heavy rain left the pitch completely flooded. The two sides were due to go head-to-head at the Ciutat de Valencia, but league officials made the decision to postpone just 30 minutes before kick-off due to severe weather conditions. The La Liga match between Levante and Athletic Bilbao was called off due to flooding Credit: Getty The pitch was completely unplayable Credit: Getty Valencia was hit by severe weather on Wednesday, resulting in the postponement Credit: Getty Fans were forced to leave the stands due to safety reasons Credit: Getty Heavy rainfall in Valencia resulted in the pitch becoming unplayable, with some areas flooded. Players were also unable to enter the tunnel due to severe flooding. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! A statement from Athletic Bilbao read: “The match between Levante UD and Athletic Club on matchday 6 of LaLiga has been postponed “Adverse weather conditions and the state of the pitch have forced the postponement of the match scheduled to take place at the Ciutat de València “The match between Levante UD and Athletic Club, scheduled for matchday 6 of LaLiga and due to be played at the Ciutat de Valencia, has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions and the state of the pitch. “Following the necessary checks carried out by LaLiga and the refereeing team, it has been determined that the pitch does not meet the necessary conditions for the match to go ahead, and it has therefore been decided to postpone the fixture between the Granotas and the Leones. “LaLiga will announce the new date and kick-off time for the match shortly, once Levante UD and Athletic Club have reached an agreement.” Fans were ordered to leave the stands ahead of the match due to safety reasons while officials deliberated on whether to postpone. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Players could not enter the tunnel due to flooding Meanwhile, players were left stunned at the state of the tunnel, which was completely underwater. Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams later claimed that postponing the match was the “most logical” thing to do. He said: “We did everything possible to try and play, but given the circumstances, the most logical thing to do was to postpone it. “We already experienced a DANA storm here two years ago, and we need to convey calm, safety, and well-being for everyone.” Athletic Bilbao next face Alaves at home on Saturday, while Levante take on Villarreal away. Comment now