Diego Simeone has expressed his concerns regarding the decision for teams to continue playing in Spain following the devastating floods that have resulted in significant loss of life. The recent floods, which have been described as the deadliest in Spain's modern history, have claimed at least 211 lives after four days of relentless rain in Valencia. Despite the ongoing crisis, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona are scheduled to play on Sunday against Las Palmas and Espanyol, respectively. Simeone, the manager of Atlético Madrid, stated, "I think we are in a situation where they tell us that we have to go on and on we go," highlighting the disconnect between the severity of the situation and the continuation of sporting events. Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, also acknowledged the difficulty in making decisions during such challenging times, saying, "I think it's not easy to make the decision of what to do." The situation has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of holding matches amid such a tragedy.

Diego Simeone, the manager of Atlético Madrid, expressed his disapproval of playing football this weekend in light of the devastating floods that have struck parts of Spain. He stated, "It doesn’t make any sense," highlighting the gravity of the situation. The recent floods, which are being described as the deadliest in Spain's modern history and the second-deadliest in Europe this century, have resulted in at least 211 fatalities, with many more individuals still unaccounted for. The catastrophic weather, characterized by torrential rains, particularly affected the Valencia region, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to address the nation on the crisis. In response to the disaster, several matches, including the highly anticipated clash between Valencia and Real Madrid, as well as Villarreal versus Rayo Vallecano, have been postponed. Simeone's sentiments were echoed by Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, who also raised concerns about the appropriateness of playing under such tragic circumstances. As the situation continues to unfold, updates regarding Saturday's European club matches will be provided.