{"id":27041,"date":"2025-03-09T06:41:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T05:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=27041"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T13:33:56","slug":"why-was-barcelona-vs-osasuna-cancelled-when-will-la-liga-match-be-rescheduled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/why-was-barcelona-vs-osasuna-cancelled-when-will-la-liga-match-be-rescheduled\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did Barcelona vs. Osasuna match get postponed? When will Barcelona vs. Osasuna match be rescheduled?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona&rsquo;s recent La Liga game against Osasuna had to be postponed just 20 minutes before the scheduled kickoff time on Saturday after their first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia unexpectedly passed away. The tragic news left the entire club in shock.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KMFdEU1UxW\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/KMFdEU1UxW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FCBarcelona\/status\/1898459368313532609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Players and staff unanimously agreed to request the postponement of the match. Minarro Garcia, 53, had been with Barcelona since 2017. He initially worked with the club&rsquo;s futsal team before he joined the first-team staff last summer.<\/p><p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/getafe-vs-atletico-madrid-odds-predictions-03-09-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Getafe vs Atletico Madrid Odds &amp; Predictions 03\/09\/2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/real-madrid-vs-rayo-vallecano-odds-predictions-03-09-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Odds &amp; Predictions &ndash; 03\/09\/2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lionel-messi-absent-in-multiple-inter-miami-matches-javier-mascherano-explains-why\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano explains Lionel Messi&rsquo;s absence from squad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><em>&ldquo;The Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time,&rdquo;<\/em> the club said in an official statement.<\/p><p>Club president Joan Laporta described the loss as devastating, stating, <em>&ldquo;Carles was loved by everyone. He traveled with the team for every game to look after the players and staff. He never said &lsquo;No&rsquo; to anyone. He was a great professional and a great medic.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>Laporta further revealed that the club immediately contacted Minarro Garcia&rsquo;s family and offered their support. He emphasized that the club prioritized the well-being of his loved ones at such a difficult time.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tributes pour in from players and rivals<\/h2><p>Barcelona stars and other football figures took to social media to pay their respects. <\/p><p>Pedri wrote: <em>&ldquo;I still can&rsquo;t believe it. A big hug to Carles&rsquo; family and friends.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>Gavi wrote: <em>&ldquo;Always in our hearts, Doc. We will miss you a lot.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>Ronald Araujo wrote: <em>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s hard to believe. Rest in peace, Doc. Sending strength to Carles&rsquo; family and friends.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>Dani Olmo, who has worked closely with Minarro Garcia, wrote: <em>&ldquo;Carles, thank you for everything you have helped me with throughout my career. You will always be remembered in our hearts.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>Barcelona&rsquo;s arch-rivals Real Madrid also released a statement expressing condolences. Their star player Kylian Mbappe also shared on Instagram, <em>&ldquo;Rest in peace, Carles.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will Barcelona vs. Osasuna be rescheduled?<\/h2><p>The postponed fixture against Osasuna will be played at a later date, though La Liga has yet to confirm when. Given Barcelona&rsquo;s tight schedule, the league will likely announce a new date soon. 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