Barcelona vs. Osasuna Postponed After Tragic Passing of Club Doctor

Barcelona’s La Liga fixture against Osasuna, scheduled for Saturday night, was abruptly postponed following the sudden passing of the club’s first-team doctor, Carles Miñarro García.

The game, which was set to kick off at 9 PM West African Time (WAT), was called off just 20 minutes before start time, as the club and players were left in shock over the tragic news.

Barcelona’s Statement on the Loss

The club released an official statement expressing their grief:

“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.”

A Somber Moment for Barcelona

Beyond the footballing world, this moment serves as a reminder of the deep personal bonds within a club. Doctors, medical staff, and behind-the-scenes professionals play an essential role in the daily lives of players, ensuring they are fit and healthy for competition. The sudden loss of Dr. García is undoubtedly a heavy emotional blow for the Barcelona squad.

Barcelona currently sit top of the La Liga table with 57 points, holding a narrow one-point lead over Real Madrid after 26 matches. While the title race remains tight, this heartbreaking event puts football into perspective—sometimes, the game takes a backseat to life’s more profound realities.

As fans and football lovers, all thoughts are with Dr. García’s family, Barcelona’s staff, and everyone affected by this tragedy. Football will resume, but for now, Barcelona mourns one of its own.