LaLiga match between Granada and Athletic Bilbao postponed after a fan died in the stands… and the match will resume in the 17th minute on Monday
- Play was stopped when the officials were alerted to a problem in the stands
- LaLiga and two clubs agreed to call off the match due to the tragedy
- Granada said the fan had been a season ticket holder for 16 years
The match between Granada and Athletic Bilbao was postponed after a fan suffered cardiac arrest and died in the stands.
Granada said the fan had been a season ticket holder for 16 years. No further details have been given about the fan's identity.
Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon rushed to get the referee's attention around the 15th minute after Granada fans told him about the problem with one of the supporters at the Los Carmenes Stadium.
The match lasted about five minutes, but was eventually stopped again as doctors continued to work on the ventilator.
Team doctors left their benches to try to help.
The match between Granada and Athletic Bilbao was suspended after a fan was killed on Sunday
Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon alerted the referee after being alerted to the problem by fans
Players remained on the field until about the 40th minute before entering the changing rooms.
The referee ultimately called off the game and the league confirmed the fan's death.
The match resumes on Monday evening from the 17th minute with Athletic taking a 1-0 lead.
Inaki Williams had given the visitors the lead in the sixth minute.
The match was stopped around the 15th minute when the referees were alerted to a problem in the stands.
As the individual received ongoing medical treatment for a suspected heart attack, the players were eventually removed from the field.
LaLiga later confirmed that the supporter had died and that the match would be rescheduled.
Granada CF vs. Athletic Club de Bilbao has been suspended following the tragic death of a fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes,” a statement from the league said.
“Our condolences go out to their family and friends, but also to all Granada CF fans. A new date and time for the competition will be announced in the near future.”
The game was stopped around the 15th minute when the referees were alerted to a problem in the stands
LaLiga and the two clubs agreed to call off the match due to the death of a fan in Los Carmenes
A statement from Granada added: 'We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends, as well as to the entire Granada family.'
Athletic Bilbao said in a statement: 'LaLiga and the two clubs have agreed to call off the match due to the death of a fan in Los Carmenes.
'Athletic Club expresses its deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with the person's family and loved ones.”
After discussions between the clubs and the governing bodies, it was decided that the match would be moved to Monday, with the match restarting from the 17th minute.
A statement from the league read: 'At the request of LALIGA, the match judge of the RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) has ruled that the Granada-Athletic match, suspended today due to the death of a fan during the match, will resume tomorrow – December 11 – at 9 p.m. The match resumes from the 17th minute.'