Mallorca star Alaves manager slams decision to host La Liga games in wake of Storm Dana devastation

This weekend, there will be only eight games played in La Liga. On Thursday, it was confirmed that Real Madrid's trip to Valencia and Villarreal's visit of Rayo Vallecano have been postponed due to the devastating situation in the Valencian community due to Storm Dana.

The first of those eight games was played on Friday night as Alaves secured a 1-0 win over Mallorca. However, for some, there was the feeling that this match should not be played as a show of solidarity with those who are suffering with the effects of this week's devastation.

Ace for Marco, Majorca the defender Pablo Maffeo took this point, and made it clear to Movistar.

“What happened in Valencia is a tragedy. I think that in situations like this, the match day should not be played. There are many people who have family and friends here and we know that they are having a hard time” .

Alaves Head coach Luis Garcia Plaza also shares the same opinion as Maffeo.

“There is no reason for this game to be played in my opinion. Please, let's all pitch in to help those affected. The politicians who help them, and then everyone gives them a hand. I see that people are came back and I feel proud. I give all my love and that of all the coaching staff, and the players and the club.