MADRID: Spain’s LaLiga has released a statement to announce that it has suspended all top-flight and second-tier games in the face of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
According to the statement, the measure applies to “at least the next two matchdays of the league campaign”.
LaLiga statement: “Given the circumstances that have come to light this morning (Thursday), such as the quarantine put in place at Real Madrid and possible positive cases at other clubs, LaLiga has decided to continue with the next phase of the protocol of action against COVID-19.
“In accordance with measures established in the Royal Decree 664/1997 of May 12, it has been agreed that the competition will be suspended for the next two matchdays.
“This decision will be reevaluated after the completion of the quarantines undertaken at the affected clubs and other possible situations that may arise. As the organiser of the competition, LaLiga has communicated the decision to the RFEF (Spanish Football Federation) the CSD (High Court of Sport) and the clubs.”
