By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna on Saturday night has been postponed following the death of the Catalan club’s first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia.
The game was scheduled to start at 20:00 GMT.
“FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening,” the club said in a statement.
“For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date.
“The FC Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Fans had begun entering the Olympic stadium for the league leaders’ clash against Osasuna, before it was called off around 20 minutes before the expected kick off at 2000 GMT.