Spanish football clubs are mourning the victims of the collision.

Real Madrid said in an official statement that its players and staff observed a minute of silence before starting training.

FC Barcelona, meanwhile, extended its “deepest condolences” to the families and friends of the victims, and Atletico Madrid “wished a speedy recovery to all the injured”.

Sevilla, Real Sociedad, Real Betis, were among the other Spanish clubs which also expressed their condolences.