Tragedy struck during Granada's La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium as a supporter lost their life in the stands. The match, which was paused after 18 minutes with Athletic leading 1-0 through Inaki Williams' early strike, took a somber turn when players from both teams left the pitch 20 minutes later.
In response to the unfortunate incident, supporters were also requested to evacuate the stadium for safety reasons. Subsequently, La Liga officially confirmed the abandonment of the match, expressing condolences to the deceased fan's family and friends, and Granada released a statement announcing the indefinite suspension of the match.
Granada Football Club conveyed their heartfelt condolences, stating that the match had been suspended indefinitely due to the tragic death of a club season ticket holder. The statement also extended sympathies to the fan's family and friends, as well as the entire Granada family.
The gravity of the situation prompted the decision to postpone the match, with La Liga authorities confirming that it would be rescheduled for a later date. The incident also highlighted the collective acknowledgment of the tragedy, as Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon received applause from Granada supporters for his role in promptly informing officials about the distressing incident in the stands.
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