The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday following a deadly train crash in the province of Toledo.

Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, between Los Yebenes and Urda, on Wednesday morning, killing dozens of people and leaving many others injured. The tragedy prompted the governing body to suspend the scheduled fixtures as a mark of respect for the victims.

Why the RFEF postponed 24 Copa del Rey matches

The RFEF confirmed that the postponement applies to all 24 first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday, alongside other fixtures in competitions organised by the federation.

"The postponement of the 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for this Wednesday, as well as the rest of the matches in the competitions organised by the RFEF, is decreed in solidarity with the victims of the tragic train accident that occurred in the province of Toledo," read the RFEF statement.

"The RFEF will announce the revised tournament schedule and the final times for the postponed matches in the coming days."

The decision affects several Spanish clubs, including Valencia, Celta Vigo, Real Betis and Deportivo Alavés. The federation had not announced revised dates for the postponed fixtures at the time of writing.

Thursday's Copa del Rey matches were expected to go ahead as scheduled, although the situation remained subject to further updates.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are not scheduled to enter the competition until the round of 32, meaning their own Copa del Rey fixtures are not affected by Wednesday's postponements.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid pay tribute to victims

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have expressed their condolences to those affected by the tragedy.

Barcelona shared a message of support on social media, saying: "FC Barcelona expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of the serious railway accident between Los Yebenes and Urda (Toledo).

"The club wishes to convey its support and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims and to wish all those injured a speedy recovery."

Real Madrid also published a statement on its official website, expressing its support for the victims and the emergency services involved in the rescue operation.

"Real Madrid C. F. wishes to express its deepest sorrow over the tragic railway accident that occurred in the province of Toledo.

"The club extends its condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, as well as its affection and solidarity to the injured and all those affected by this terrible accident.

"Real Madrid would like to express its full support to the emergency services and all those working in the rescue efforts, and shares in the grief of everyone impacted during these moments of profound sadness."

Atletico Madrid also issued a statement, offering its condolences to the families of those who died and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

"We join in the grief for the victims of the terrible railway accident that occurred this morning in the province of Toledo.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those who have passed away and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured."

The RFEF is expected to announce the revised schedule for Wednesday's postponed matches in the coming days. Until then, the priority remains supporting those affected by the tragedy and allowing emergency services to continue their work.