The match between Barcelona and Osasuna has been canceled due to extenuating circumstances. A few hours ago, a member of Barcelona’s medical team died at the team hotel, leaving the entire team in deep shock. As a result, the Osasuna players and goalkeepers, who had already been warming up, have pulled out of the game, and no Barcelona players took the field.
A meeting was convened with representatives from the league, the Spanish Federation, and Barcelona, and it was decided to cancel the match given the gravity of the situation. In such moments, there is little to say beyond expressing our profound regret and extending our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.
According to a correspondent from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional” who was present on the pitch, the first indication that something was wrong came when the Barcelona goalkeeper coach was the first to leave the field—rather than Szczesny, who typically joins the warm-up session 40 to 45 minutes before kick-off, roughly 10 minutes ahead of his teammates. The absence of Szczesny, the removal of the training balls from the field, and the brief exit and return of the goalkeeping coach made it evident that something serious had occurred.
Ultimately, the priority now is to offer our condolences and support to the family of the deceased. The unexpected nature of this news left everyone in a state of shock; even before the game began, there was an anxious atmosphere, worsened by the absence of Hansi Flick, who was expected for an interview. The anxiety was palpable among those present in the stadium as they witnessed these difficult moments unfold.
