Barcelona’s home game against Osasuna was postponed just minutes before kick off after the death of a member of Barcelona’s medical staff on Saturday, March 8.. Fans were informed of the decision minutes before the game was scheduled to kick off on Saturday night in Barcelona at Llus Companys Olympic Stadium.

Both teams announced the line-up, and the players went in to warm up, before Barcelona declared that the game was postponed via the stadium speakers.

“FC Barcelona is sorry to announce the sad news of the death of first team doctor Carles Miarro Garcia this Saturday afternoon. As a result, the game between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed until a later date. The FC Barcelona Board of Directors and players wish to express their utmost sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased, and join them in mourning at such a difficult time,” the club said in its official statement.

Osasuna also conveyed their condolences via an official statement on Saturday.

“Club Atltico Osasuna wishes to convey its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Miarro 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. Goian gebo,” Osasuna wrote on X.

Barcelona currently sit at the top of the league table in Spain with 57 points from 26 games. The team made a remarkable recovery after their bad patch in December. The team has won their last 5 matches in the domestic competition, and is coming off a gritty 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League.