The Valencia region was hit by devastating flash floods which have killed at least 211 people this week. Champions Real Madrid's visit to Valencia and Villarreal's match against Rayo Vallecano were postponed, but Simeone said all matches should have been scrapped.
"It's clear that it makes no sense, what is happening is something that's so hard," Simeone told reporters before Atletico faced Las Palmas. "It's emotional to see all the people going out into the streets to help ... with whatever they can... There are people who are having a terrible time, it's very sad, and we are in a place where they tell us to continue and here we are, continuing."
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick also suggested calling off all games might have been appropriate. Flick told reporters ahead of Barcelona's derby clash against Espanyol. "For me it's a tragedy, we also had this in Germany three years ago."