Uefa ties in doubt

The four Spanish clubs left in the Uefa Cup have asked for Thursday's ties to be postponed in the wake of fatal terrorist attacks in Madrid.

Celtic are due to host Barcelona, Real Mallorca are scheduled to play at Newcastle, Valencia at Genclerbirligi and Villarreal are at home to Roma.

At least 131 people are believed to have died following a series of explosions in the Spanish capital.

Celtic have already said they would support a postponement of their tie.

Officials from the Scottish club have already had discussions with Barcelona president Joan Laporta.

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"Clearly all our thoughts are with the families of those affected by these tragic events in Spain," said a Celtic spokesman.

"Celtic are fully supportive of Barcelona's request for the postponement in light of those events and we are awaiting further communication from Uefa.

"Everyone is shocked by the events but as things stand Uefa are proceeding with the plans to play the game."