Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna was abruptly postponed on Saturday following the sudden passing of the club’s first-team doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia.
The devastating news broke just minutes before kickoff, with fans already filling the Olympic Stadium in anticipation of the game. In a heartfelt statement, Barcelona expressed their deep sorrow:
“Barcelona is sorry to announce the sad news of the death of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this afternoon. For this reason, the match against Osasuna has been postponed until a later date. The entire club extends our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”
Osasuna also extended their sympathies, stating, “Our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Minarro Garcia. We send a big hug to Barcelona’s staff and fans in this tough moment. May he rest in peace.”
Osasuna’s president, Luis Sabalza, emphasized that his team had no hesitation in agreeing to the postponement, saying, “Life is the most important thing. You can’t play a game knowing that someone you’ve worked so closely with is no longer here.”
The tragic incident comes just days after Villarreal’s La Liga fixture against Espanyol was also postponed, though for different reasons—a heavy rain alert in the region.
Details on the rescheduling of Barcelona’s match against Osasuna will be announced in due course.
