Valencia ask LaLiga to postpone Saturday’s game against Granada as the club mourns deadly apartment block blaze in the city that killed four people

Valencia have called for their weekend LaLiga match against Granada to be postponed in the wake of deadly fires in the city on Thursday evening.

Four people have currently been confirmed to have died in the blazing fire that ran through a 14-storey tower block in the Spanish city, with the death toll expected to rise further.

Valencia have now issued a message of support to the city that is mourning the tragic events that have drew comparisons to the previous Grenfell Tower fires in England. 

The club who are currently eighth in the Spanish top-flight standings and pushing for a spot in next season’s Champions League are set to play Granada on Saturday.

The game is set to be played at Granada’s Los Carmenes stadium, but Valencia believe proceeding with the match given the current circumstances is not in-line with the city’s three day of mourning.

Valencia made a formal request to LaLiga in the wake of deadly fires in the city on Thursday evening

Posting on their official club website, the emotional statement read: ‘Valencia CF are devastated by the terrible fire that occurred this Thursday on Avenida Maestro Rodrigo, in the Campanar neighbourhood of Valencia, and wish to convey our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. 

‘We would also like to publicly thank the emergency services for their commendable work.

‘This Friday, the players and coaches of the men’s first team, the women’s first team and the VCF Academy teams will observe a minute’s silence in memory of the victims at the beginning of training.

‘The club have requested the postponement of this Saturday’s LaLiga match against Granada CF.

Valencia have now issued a message of support to the city that is mourning the tragic events

Firefighters expect to find 14 more bodies when they enter a Spanish apartment block gutted by fire (pictured Thursday night) in a Grenfell Tower-like disaster

Firefighters work at the site during the building fire in Valencia on February 22, 2024

‘In line with the three days of mourning declared in the Valencian region, Valencia CF will fly flags at half-mast at our facilities. We also offer our help to institutions and emergency services for any need that they may have,’ the club added.

14 people are currently feared missing as a result of the apartment block blaze as firefighters prepare to enter the building after battling to extinguish flames.

The block that is home to 138 flats and more than 400 residents was ripped through as the fire broke out just before 5.30pm and tore through inflammable cladding that has been blamed along with high winds for its rapid spread.

LaLiga are believed to be considering the proposal from Valencia ahead of the match on Saturday afternoon.