Granada’s match against Athletic Bilbao yesterday in La Liga, was abandoned after a supporter died in the stands at the Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.
The match was paused after 18 minutes with visitors Athletic leading 1-nil as the Granada fan received medical attention. La Liga went on to confirm the match was abandoned “because of the sad death of a fan” in a statement.
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Players from both sides left the pitch 20 minutes after play was suspended, with supporters then requested to leave the stadium after the decision was eventually taken to abandon the game.
in a statement, Granada offered their condolences to the fan’s family and friends. He was a season ticket holder.
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