Published on 11.12.2023
The La Liga fixture between Granada and Athletic Bilbao was suspended yesterday after the death of a fan inside the stadium.
The game had kicked off as planned but was halted early in the first half, with local media later confirming a 64-year-old Granada supporter had passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The game was halted in the 17th minute after an announcement that there was a “medical emergency” in the stands before the players and officials left the field 20 minutes later.
Paramedics tried to resuscitate the fan, who suffered a cardiac arrest.
Athletic were leading through an Inaki Williams strike, but La Liga confirmed the match had been postponed and would be replayed at a later date.
“Granada CF vs. Athletic Club de Bilbao has been suspended following the tragic death of a fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes,” the La Liga statement read.
“Our condolences go out to their family and friends, as well as to all Granada CF fans. The game was called off an hour later and both clubs were in agreement with the decision taken.
La Liga has since announced that the match will restart on Monday from the 17th minute, with Athletic leading 1-0 thanks to an early strike from Inaki Williams.
