Granada Vs Athletic Bilbao Called Off After Fan Dies In Stands
Sunday's La Liga game between Granada and Athletic Bilbao was abandoned after 18 minutes following the death of one of the home fans in the stands.
Ghana striker Inaki Williams had given Bilbao a sixth minute lead at the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes when officials were alerted to a medical emergency in the stands around the 15th minute mark.
The players were then led back to the changing rooms before confirmation came that the fan had passed on.
A decision was then taken to discontinue the match, which will be rescheduled to another date.
“Granada CF vs. Athletic Club de Bilbao has been suspended following the tragic death of a fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Cármenes,” a league statement read.
"Our condolences go out to their family and friends, as well as to all Granada CF fans. A rescheduled date and time for the match will be announced in the near future.”
A statement from Granada added: “We want to send our most 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 at Los Carmenes.
“Athletic Club expresses its deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with the person’s family and loved ones.”
