Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna on Saturday night has been postponed due to the death of the Catalan club’s first-team doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia.
The game was scheduled to commence at 20:00 GMT but was called off about 20 minutes before kickoff.
The club’s head doctor was fine and was preparing and getting ready for the match today; however, he passed away in the club hotel this afternoon.
Barcelona released a statement: “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening,” the club said.
“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.”
Osasuna issued a statement on the topic, stating:
“Osasuna wishes to convey its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Minarro Garcia and would like to send a warm hug to all the staff of FC Barcelona, as well as to its fans, at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”
