MADRID (AP) — After scoring Osasuna’s winning goal, Ante Budimir showed fans a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Be strong Valencia.”

He and his teammates dedicated Osasuna’s 1-0 win over Valladolid in the Spanish league on Saturday. victims of deadly floods that hit the Valencia region this week, and especially Osasuna coach Vicente Moreno, who is from the area and a day earlier gave an emotional interview at the press conference.

Moreno is from Massanassa, one of the towns worst hit by the floods that have killed more than 200 people in southern Spain. He cried as he spoke about this week’s tragedy and those affected by it. The coach was not on the bench during Saturday’s game due to a suspension.

“We dedicate the victory to Vicente because he is suffering a lot,” said Osasuna assistant coach Daniel Pendín. “He deserves it and we dedicate the victory to him.”

Two first division games were postponed on Saturday due to flooding – Real Madrid at Valencia and Villarreal against Rayo Vallecano. Three Division II games scheduled to be played in the region this weekend also had to be moved to a new date.

Budimir scored the winner converting a 19th-minute penalty to help Osasuna move into fourth place with 21 points from 12 games.

Valladolid, who have lost five of their last six league games, are penultimate with eight points.

Also on Saturday, Girona ended a two-game losing streak in the league with a 4-3 win over Leganes.

Miguel Gutiérrez, who scored Girona’s first goal, also marked the occasion by displaying a ‘Be Strong Valencia’ shirt.

Leaders Barcelona host Espanyol in the city derby on Sunday. Fifth-placed Atletico Madrid host 18th-placed Las Palmas and look to return to the top three with a win. Diego Simeone’s side have three consecutive defeats in all competitions.

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