Barcelona announce their match with Osasuna has been postponed after first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia died earlier in the day.
Barcelona Statement:
FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening.
For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date.
The FC Barcelona Board of Directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Rest in peace. 🙏🏻❤️
Further information is expected in the coming hours but it is believed to have been a request made by the squad as a mark of respect and gratitude to Minarro Garcia.
La Liga accepted the proposal with Osasuna also offering their condolences over the news.
No update will be made until tomorrow regarding an updated rescheduling of the fixture which will need to be addressed by the club and La Liga to fit with the remaining 2024/25 calendar.
Barcelona host Benfica in a UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg on March 11 in their final home game before the international brea
tmcproduction
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may his soul rest in peace. all Barcelona fans sends our condolences to his family.
jsaidy
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Not a matter of Rivalry here but a matter of Football World. It saddens our hearts 🌍 for the loss of once a member of the beautiful game!!! ⚽️ Rest in Peace 🪦
Emmyjo
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RIP sir💔💔💔
Sopabdiknp
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This is a great warning that no one can escape death when "the time is come", not even a doctor. R.I.P doctor, Barcelona family commensurate ur death globally with ur family and we gonna miss you.
Shmonny
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🚨 La Liga and the Spanish Federation unanimously agreed with Barcelona to postpone the match. DAZN | Full Story: The match between Barcelona and Osasuna will not take place due to compelling reasons A member of the FC Barcelona medical staff has passed away a few hours ago. He was in the team hotel and of course all the players and staff are in a state of great shock. At this moment, the Osasuna players and goalkeepers, who were warming up, withdrew. There was no Barcelona player on the pitch. A meeting was held between La Liga, the Spanish Federation and FC Barcelona and, of course, the decision was made based on the difficult situation. There is not much to say at such moments, except to express our deep regret for this incident and send all our support and condolences to the family of the deceased.