{"id":11413,"date":"2025-03-08T18:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/?p=11413"},"modified":"2025-03-08T20:35:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T20:35:13","slug":"barcelona-vs-osasuna-match-postponed-after-death-of-first-team-doctor-ahead-of-kick-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/08\/barcelona-vs-osasuna-match-postponed-after-death-of-first-team-doctor-ahead-of-kick-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona vs Osasuna match postponed after death of first-team doctor ahead of kick-off"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barcelona vs Osasuna was scheduled to take place on Saturday evening (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barcelona<\/a> vs Osasuna been postponed minutes before kick-off following the sudden death of a member of Spanish giants\u2019 medical staff.<\/p>\n

The La Liga match at Camp Nou was scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

Barcelona confirmed first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia tragically passed away earlier in the evening, prompting the decision to suspend the match.<\/p>\n

The match was officially called off 20 minutes before kick-off at the request of the Catalan club. <\/p>\n

\u2018FC Barcelona<\/a> is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening,’ a statement said. <\/p>\n

\u2018For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date.<\/p>\n

\u2018The FC Barcelona Board of Directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.\u2019<\/p>\n

A message was also displayed on big screens and announced through loudspeakers around the stadium with fans already in attendance. <\/p>\n

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A message on screen at Camp Nou confirming the postponement (Picture David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Marca report Minarro is believed to have passed away in his room at the team’s hotel. He had been a member of the Barcelona staff since 2017.<\/p>\n

Barca midfielder Pedri was among the first to share his condolences, writing on Instagram: ‘I still can’t believe it. A big hug to Carles’ family and friends.’<\/p>\n

‘We have found out because Barcelona informed us,’ Osasuna president Luis Sabalza said. ‘We must offer our condolences. <\/p>\n

‘We have never objected to the suspension of the match. You cannot be playing a match when a person you have been living with is not there. <\/p>\n

‘The clubs had to come to an agreement first. Then the referee was also informed. Osasuna is joining in the pain of the Barcelona family.<\/p>\n

‘The clubs had to come to an agreement. Then the referee is the one who decides whether the game can be played or not. <\/p>\n

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Osasuna coach Vicente Moreno (C) and staff members react to the news (Picture: JOSEP LAGO\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘The referee thought it was correct and the game was suspended. Osasuna joins the Barcelona family in their grief. We must continue to move forward.’<\/p>\n

The match will be rearranged for a later date.<\/p>\n

Barcelona started the day top of La Liga, a point clear of Atletico Madrid and three ahead of arch-rivals Real Madrid who sit in third.<\/p>\n

Los Blancos also offered their condolences, writing on X: ‘Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of FC Barcelona doctor, Carles Mi\u00f1arro Garc\u00eda.<\/p>\n

‘Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and affection to all his family, his teammates, FC Barcelona and all his loved ones.’<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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