LaLiga: Granada-Athletic match postponed after fan dies in stadium

The match of Granada against Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga on Sunday was abandoned after a supporter died in the stands at the Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium in Spain.

The match was paused in the 18th minute with visitors Athletic leading 1-0 as the Granada fan received medical attention, with LaLiga confirming the match was then abandoned “because of the sad death of a fan” in a statement.

Players from both sides left the pitch 20 minutes after play was suspended, with supporters then requested to leave the stadium after the decision was eventually taken to abandon the game.

“Football becomes the least important thing, it’s a tragedy that we have to endure, and we are in mourning,” Granada director, Alfredo Garcia Amado, who also thanked Athletic’s medics for helping during the incident, said.

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Granada offered their condolences to the fan’s family and friends, with many other Spanish clubs following suit on social media.

Athletic goalkeeper, Unai Simon, was applauded by Granada fans after helping to inform officials of the incident in the stands.

Visitors Athletic were leading through an early Inaki Williams strike.

LaLiga later confirmed the match would resume on Monday, December 11, at 2000 GMT from the 17th minute.

The Star