The LaLiga match between Levante UD and Athletic Bilbao was postponed on Saturday due to heavy rainfall at the Ciutat de València stadium. The decision, made following a pitch inspection by the match officials and league authorities, leaves a key fixture pending for the Basque side, who sit eighth in the table.
Player and fan safety was the primary concern, officials confirmed. Athletic, who drew with Elche last time out, must wait to learn when their trip to Valencia will be played.
Focus turns to San Mamés
Attention for the red-and-white team now shifts to their next fixture, a Basque derby against Alavés at San Mamés. This match, scheduled for Saturday 19 September, pits two local rivals with European ambitions against each other, with the visitors currently in sixth place. The squad's condition, with Dani Vivian confirmed as unavailable, will be a factor for the manager.
The postponement in Levante interrupts a patchy run of form for Athletic, whose sequence from the last five games reads two wins, one draw and two defeats. The club awaits official communication from LaLiga regarding the new date and kick-off time for the trip to Valencia.
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