Granada’s match towards Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in La Liga was deserted after a supporter died within the stands on the Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium. The match was paused after 18 minutes with guests Athletic main 1-0 because the Granada fan acquired medical consideration, with La Liga confirming the match was then deserted “because of the sad death of a fan” in an announcement.

Players from each side left the pitch 20 minutes after play was suspended, with supporters then requested to depart the stadium after the choice was ultimately taken to desert the sport.

Granada stated in an announcement the match was “suspended indefinitely after the death of a club season ticket holder” and supplied their condolences to the fan’s household and buddies.

Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon was applauded by Granada followers after serving to to tell officers of the incident within the stands.

Visitors Athletic had been main by way of an early Inaki Williams strike. La Liga stated they’d quickly announce a brand new date and time for the match to be resumed.