Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti blasts La Liga following deadly storm

Heavy rain and floods have caused havoc across much of Spain, with at least three people confirmed dead

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has criticized the decision by La Liga to continue playing matches amid severe weather warnings in the country.

The Italian was speaking after his team's 2-0 win over Valencia on Thursday night, a game that was played despite heavy rain and flooding in parts of the city.

Ancelotti said: "I don't understand why we played this game tonight. There was a lot of rain and it was dangerous for the players and the fans.

"I understand that La Liga wants to play all the games, but sometimes you have to think about the safety of the people."

At least three people have been killed in Spain due to the storm, with several others reported missing

The storm has caused widespread damage across the country, with many roads and railways closed. Several flights have also been canceled.

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions, and the army has been called in to help with the clean-up operation.

• At least three people have been killed in Spain due to the storm

• Several others are reported missing

• The storm has caused widespread damage across the country

• The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions

• The army has been called in to help with the clean-up operation

The storm is expected to continue for the next few days, and further disruption is likely.