LaLiga match between Granada and Athletic Club abandoned after fan death

The game was stopped in the 17th minute.
December 10, 2023

The LaLiga game between Granada and Athletic Bilbao was abandoned on Sunday after a supporter died having suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands, both clubs said.

The game was initially suspended in the 17th minute as paramedics tried to resuscitate the fan and it was eventually abandoned an hour later.

LaLiga fan dies during Granada vs. Athletic Club

The date for the resumption of the match, in which Bilbao were leading 1-0 following a goal by Inaki Williams in the sixth minute, will be announced soon, LaLiga said.

(Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk, Editing by Toby Davis)