Barcelona vs Osasuna: Match suspended due to the death of club doctor

Good evening everybody and welcome along to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the LaLiga matchup between Barcelona and Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Montjuic.With title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid each playing on Sunday, Barcelona have the chance to further extend their league at the top of the LaLiga table. Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis last time out, giving the Blaugrana the opportunity to move six points clear of their bitter rivals.The form guide looks good for Barcelona – they have yet to lose a game this year in all competitions, and their only dropped points of 2025 in LaLiga came in a draw with Getafe while, at home, they have been flawless.But they cannot take their opponents Osasuna lightly, given that they were beaten in the reverse fixtures earlier in the campaign after a Bryan Zaragoza masterclass.Vicente Moreno’s side are in 11th place but are just five points off the European spots, meaning there is no shortage of motivation for today’s visitors.With the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie with Benfica coming up, Barcelona and Hansi Flick could be tempted to make a few changes for this one.

Real Madrid offer their sympathy to BarcelonaIt’s a moment where rivalries are put aside and football takes second place.Real Madrid have sent a heartfelt message to rivals Barcelona, and to the family of the late doctor Carles Miñarro García who sadly passed away today.

Osasuna extend their sympathyThe visiting team, Osasuna, have offered their sympathy to FC Barcelona and the family of club doctor Carles Miñarro García who passed away.”Osasuna wishes to convey its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Miñarro Garcia and would like to send a warm hug to all the staff of FC Barcelona, as well as to its fans, at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”El Club Atlético Osasuna desea trasladar su más sentido pésame a los familiares del doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia y quiere enviar un fuerte abrazo en estos duros momentos a todo el staff del F. C. Barcelona, así como a sus aficionados. Descanse en paz. Goian bego.

Barcelona confirm match suspension and the reason for itBarcelona have put out a statement confirming the reports that we had earlier communicated, that the reason behind the match’s suspension is due to the death of club doctor Carles Miñarro García