Why has Barcelona vs. Osasuna match been postponed? | Football News

Saturday’s LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Osasuna was postponed just 15 minutes before the scheduled kickoff following the death of Barcelona’s medical staff member, Carles Miñarro García. Both clubs issued statements, confirming Miñarro’s passing.

Barcelona’s official statement:

“FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García 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.”

Osasuna’s official statement –

“Club Atlético Osasuna wishes to convey its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Miñarro 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. Goian bego.”

LaLiga’s statement on Miñarro’s passing –

“LaLiga regrets the passing of Dr. Carles Miñarro, FC Barcelona’s first-team doctor, and announces that, for this reason, today’s match between FC Barcelona and Osasuna has been postponed, pending the decision of the single judge of Competitions. LaLiga would like to express its deepest condolences to his family, friends, the club, and its supporters, and shares in their sorrow. The new date and time for the match will be announced soon.”

Tributes –

Several Barcelona fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay tribute to Carles Miñarro García.

“He was the dude in messi’s and raphinha’s iconic walk yeah? A barca legend in my book. May his soul rest in peace,” one person wrote.

Another expressed, “Our condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Another fan wrote, “Good decision to postpone. Condolences to his family and friends.”

As of now, the details surrounding Miñarro’s death are not known.