Against this backdrop, the weather could become an additional factor or a major constraint for both teams. If the rainfall does occur, its intensity could affect the condition of the pitch and the circumstances in which the match is played, although it will be necessary to wait for the weather forecast to develop.
All of this comes in a match with plenty at stake. League leaders Real Zaragoza, who have 16 points, visit second-placed Real Murcia, who are just one point behind Ibai Gómez’s side. It will therefore be a clash between two historic Spanish football clubs that could face each other amid raindrops and abundant water.
The warning became known this Friday, October 16, through a statement from the Government Delegation in the Region of Murcia. The statement noted that, although the greatest risk is currently concentrated in coastal areas, it cannot be ruled out that the heaviest rainfall could spread to other parts of the region, including the Vega del Segura and the area around the city of Murcia.
THE FANS
However, the weather is not only a concern for what happens on the pitch. Real Zaragoza fans traveling to Murcia will also be keeping an eye on the skies for a fixture expected to attract a large crowd, with the stadium close to posting a near-capacity attendance. The rain could complicate travel and the experience of the Blanquillos supporters in the stands, in a match that will once again test the backing of Zaragoza’s fans away from home.
The authorities recommend avoiding travel and exposure that is not strictly necessary in the event of adverse conditions. Fans planning to attend the match should therefore follow AEMET updates over the coming hours to see how the risk of rain in Murcia develops.
