Storm Leonardo threatens Cádiz-Almería clash as weather chaos grips Andalusia
Severe weather conditions put Saturday's Segunda División fixture in doubt as Storm Leonardo batters southern Spain, raising safety concerns for travelling fans.
Andalusia is being battered by Storm Leonardo, with Cádiz province placed under maximum weather alert as officials weigh up whether this weekend’s crucial Segunda División clash can safely go ahead.
Match still on… for now
Despite the relentless downpours and gale-force winds hammering the region, Cádiz CF have confirmed their fixture against UD Almería remains scheduled to take place at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium on Saturday evening.
Club sources indicate that only a formal request from the Government’s regional delegation to LaLiga would trigger a postponement at this stage. Meanwhile, officials are monitoring the pitch condition and stadium access routes by the minute to ensure spectator safety.
The weather situation has pushed sporting concerns firmly into second place, with fan safety now the primary worry as the storm continues to cause havoc across southern Spain.
Travel safety concerns mount
The decision to proceed with the match has sparked considerable controversy, particularly regarding the risks associated with fan travel during these treacherous conditions. With kick-off scheduled for Saturday evening:
- Poor visibility on roads presents significant danger
- Thousands of supporters face potentially hazardous journeys
- Night-time driving conditions compound existing risks
- Protection Civil warnings appear to be taking a back seat
Many critics are questioning whether prioritising the sporting spectacle over road safety during such extreme weather conditions in Cádiz is appropriate, especially given the official severe weather warnings in place.
Both sets of supporters remain on tenterhooks, awaiting updates as the storm shows little sign of easing in what locals call the “Tacita de Plata” (Little Silver Cup) – Cádiz’s nickname due to its distinctive shoreline shape.