Tragic night in Montjuic. The 27th matchday fixture between Barça and Osasuna, scheduled for 21:00 hours today, has had to be suspended due to the death of Carles Miñarro Garcia, doctor of FC Barcelona. The club released an official statement a few minutes before the match was due to kick off. The doctor passed away this afternoon at the team’s hotel. Carles Miñarro joined Barça in 2017. He was only 40 years old. Doctor Carles Miñarro passed away this afternoon at the team’s hotel.
Reactions and condolences were swift, even from eternal rivals Real Madrid, who issued an official statement:
“Real Madrid C. F., its president and its board of directors deeply regret the death of FC Barcelona doctor Carles Miñarro García.
Real Madrid would like to express their condolences and affection to all his family, his colleagues, F. C. Barcelona and all his loved ones.
“May he rest in peace,” said Real Madrid on their website.
Other clubs such as Valencia and Sabadell, where the doctor also worked, have also reacted quickly to offer their condolences to the club and to the family and friends of the deceased.