LaLiga clash between Granada vs Athletic Bilbao suspended after fan dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

GRANADA’S clash with Athletic Bilbao was suspended after a fan tragically died in the stands.

The supporter suffered cardiorespiratory arrest at Los Carmenes and the LaLiga clash came to a sudden halt.

Bilbao led 1-0 after Inaki Williams opened the scoring after just six minutes.

But then the visitors’ goalkeeper Unai Simon alerted the referee in the 15th minute.

That was after home fans told Simon about one of their fellow supporters, who reportedly went into cardiac arrest.

Team doctors from both sides left their benches to try to help the patient.

The match continued while the medical personnel tried to treat the fan.

But the fixture was ultimately halted in the 18th minute with both sets of players staying on the pitch for about 22 minutes.

The referee eventually called off the match and LaLiga confirmed the supporter’s death.

The league also didn’t share any details regarding the supporter’s identity.

Granada fans went on to chant Simon’s name after his classy gesture that saw him rushing to the referee and informing him of the situation.

That then led the medical staff from both teams going up the stands to offer their assistance.

The date and time for the game’s resumption will be announced soon.

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