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Barcelona Postpones Match Against Osasuna Following Team Doctor's Death

The sudden passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García led to the game being called off minutes before kickoff.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08, 2025: A corner flag bearing the logo of FC Barcelona before the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on March 8, 2025.
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Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Osasuna - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - March 8, 2025 A message is displayed on the screen advising that the match has been postponed due to the death of Carlos Minarro Garcia, a member of FC Barcelona's medical staff.

Overview

  • FC Barcelona announced the death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García shortly before their scheduled match against Osasuna.
  • The La Liga match, set to take place at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, was postponed and will be rescheduled.
  • Both FC Barcelona and Osasuna released statements expressing condolences to Dr. Miñarro García's family, friends, and colleagues.
  • Barcelona leads La Liga by one point, with upcoming matches in the Champions League and Copa del Rey complicating rescheduling efforts.
  • Fans were informed of the postponement just minutes before kickoff, highlighting the sudden and unexpected nature of the decision.