League matches in the country's top two divisions were due to be played behind closed doors but a swift decision was taken after a Real Madrid basketball player, who shares training facilities with the La Liga club, tested positive for the virus.
A statement from La Liga read: "Given the circumstances that are coming to light this morning, referring to the quarantine established in Real Madrid and the possible cases in players from other clubs, LaLiga considers it appropriate to continue to the next phase of the protocol of action against COVID-19.
"In accordance with the measures established in Royal Decree 664/1997 of May 12, it agrees to postpone at least the next two match days.”
"Said decision will be re-evaluated after the completion of the quarantines decreed in the affected clubs and other possible situations that may arise.”
"LaLiga, as organizer of the competition, has proceeded to communicate its decision to the Spanish football federation (RFEF), the High Sports Council (CSD) and the Clubs."
The rapid spread of the virus has forced other top European leagues to play matches behind closed doors, with Italy also suspending its sporting activities until April 3.
