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Espanyol Sporting Director Fran Garagarza Hospitalized After Heart Attack, Awake and Stable

Club duties shift to Ander Garitano and Unai Ezkurra during his ICU care.

Overview

  • La Grada first reported the incident on Tuesday, which El Periódico confirmed later that day.
  • Garagarza remains under cardiological intensive care at Barcelona’s Hospital de Sant Pau under strict medical supervision.
  • Sources cited by EFE describe him as awake and out of immediate danger, with ongoing observation.
  • His family has requested privacy and calm, with no timetable shared for discharge or a return to work.
  • Club president Alan Pace has expressed support to Garagarza’s relatives, while the sporting project continues under his staff.