The La Liga encounter between Granada and Athletic Bilbao, initially set for Sunday, was halted at 17 minutes in and will now conclude on Monday. This rescheduling comes after the heart-wrenching event of a fan passing away in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium.
During Sunday’s match, emergency personnel rushed to aid a Granada season ticket holder who suffered a cardiac arrest, leading to the game’s suspension. Following an hour’s delay, the decision was made to abandon the match.
La Liga authorities have decided that the match will resume from the 17th minute, with Athletic Bilbao holding a 1-0 lead, thanks to Inaki Williams’ early goal. The match is slated for a 20:00 GMT restart. Ticket holders from the original fixture will be granted access to this rescheduled game.
Granada’s team expressed their deep sympathies to the bereaved family and friends of the fan, as well as to the entire Granada community.
A notable moment of sportsmanship was witnessed when Athletic Bilbao’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, was acknowledged with applause from Granada fans for his quick action in alerting the officials about the emergency in the stands. The players from both teams vacated the pitch 20 minutes following the initial halt of the game.
Team Line-ups and Match Information
Granada (Formation: 4-2-3-1)
- Starting XI: Magalhães Ribeiro Ferreira, Sánchez, Miquel, Torrente, Neva, Gumbau, Ruiz, Uzuni, Villar, Zaragoza, Boyé
- Substitutes: Manafá Jancó, Rubio, Callejón, Rodríguez Díaz, Díaz, Weissman, Petrovic, Diédhiou, Melendo, López, Carreras, Tristán
Athletic Bilbao (Formation: 4-2-3-1)
- Starting XI: Simón, De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue, Ruíz de Galarreta, Prados, Inaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams, Guruzeta
- Substitutes: Berenguer, Muniain, Agirrezabala, Berchiche, García de Albéniz, Villalibre, Herrera, García, Nolaskoain, Gómez, Jauregizar, Olabarrieta
Referee: Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias
The match, poised to continue under these somber circumstances, will be a testament to the strength and solidarity of the football community in the face of tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about La Liga Reschedule
Why was the Granada vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga match rescheduled?
The match was rescheduled due to a tragic incident where a fan suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium and sadly passed away.
What time will the rescheduled match between Granada and Athletic Bilbao start?
The rescheduled game is set to restart from the 17th minute at 20:00 GMT.
Will the fans who had tickets for the original Granada vs Athletic Bilbao match be allowed in the rescheduled game?
Yes, fans who had tickets for the initial game will be allowed to attend the rescheduled match.
What was the score when the Granada vs Athletic Bilbao match was stopped?
The game was halted with Athletic Bilbao leading 1-0, thanks to a goal from Inaki Williams.
How did Athletic Bilbao’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, contribute during the incident at the Granada match?
Unai Simon was applauded for his quick action in notifying the officials about the emergency in the stands, which involved a fan’s health crisis.
More about La Liga Reschedule
- La Liga Official Website
- Granada CF News Update
- Athletic Bilbao Official Announcement
- Health and Safety in Football Stadiums
- Inaki Williams Player Profile
- Emergency Response in Sports Events
6 comments
why did they have to reschedule the whole match? couldn’t they just continue later that day? seems a bit of an overreaction
so the game restarts from the 17th minute? that’s kinda weird, never seen that before. but i guess it’s a unique situation.
Heartbreaking news. Condolences to the fan’s family, must be tough for the Granada community too.
This incident really highlights the need for better medical facilities in stadiums, hope La Liga takes some action.
wow, really sad about the fan, but good on Unai Simon for acting fast. shows sports is more than just a game sometimes…
Inaki Williams is on fire this season, scoring even when matches get halted. Hope he keeps the momentum in the rescheduled game.