La Liga and La Liga 2 have been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The authorities took the decision on Thursday in an effort to try and help contain the spread of the disease.
The statement follows news that the Real Madrid squad has been put in quarantine after a member of their basketball team tested positive.
Here’s the official statement:
“Given the circumstances known this morning, referring to the quarantine established at Real Madrid and the possible positives in players from other clubs, LaLiga considers that the circumstances are already in place to continue with the next phase of the protocol of action against COVID- 19.