Barcelona v Osasuna postponed after passing of Barca first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen has also paid tribute on X, following the tragic passing of the Barça team doctor.

He posted:

"I am at a loss for words... I am sending all my strength and support to your family and friends. Rest in peace. We will miss you very much and we will always carry you in our hearts, Carles."

Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo has paid tribute on X, following the passing of team doctor, Carles Miñarro Garcia.

"Unbelievable. Rest in peace Doc. Much strength to the family and friends. May God strengthen their hearts in this difficult time."

More tributes from La Liga clubs have started to pour in following the passing of Barcelona's team doctor, Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening.

Athletic Club have posted the following:

"Shocked by this sad news. Best wishes to the family of Dr Carles Miñarro and to that of @FCBarcelona_es. Rest in Peace."

Whilst RCD Mallorca have issued the following on the social media website X:

"From RCD Mallorca, we would like to express our deepest condolences for the loss of Carles Miñarro, doctor of the first team of @FCBarcelona.

"We join the pain of his family and friends in these difficult times. Rest in peace."

Sevilla have sent their condolences posting:

"Sevilla Football Club sends its condolences on the death of Carles Miñarro to his family and friends and to FC Barcelona. May he rest in peace."

Whilst Valencia have posted the following:

"We at Valencia CF would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carles Miñarro Garcia, as well as to all of FC Barcelona and its fans. Rest in peace."

La Liga side Atletico Madrid have expresed their condolences following the passing of Barcelona's team doctor this evening.

Replying to Barcelona's announcement, the official Atletico Madrid account on X (formerly Twitter) posted:

"The entire Atleti family joins us in mourning the passing of Carles Miñarro, doctor of the first team, and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace."

Tributes and condolences have started to come in following Barcelona's announcement that their La Liga match against Osasuna has been postponed, following the passing of team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening.

Real Madrid have issued the following statement on their website:

"Real Madrid CF, its President and its Board of Directors are deeply saddened by the death of Carles Miñarro García, doctor of F. C. Barcelona."

"Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and affection to all his family, his teammates, FC Barcelona and all his loved ones.

"May he rest in peace."

La Liga has posted on X (formerly Twitter) following the passing of Barcelona's team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening.

"LALIGA regrets the passing of Dr. Carles Miñarro, FC Barcelona's first-team doctor, and announces that, for this reason, today's match between @FCBarcelona and @osasuna_en has been postponed, pending the decision of the single judge of Competitions.

"LALIGA would like to express its deepest condolences to his family, friends, the club, and its supporters, and shares in their sorrow.

"The new date and time for the match will be announced soon."

Barcelona's opponents for this evening have just issued the following statement, after their La Liga match against Barca was postponed.

"Club Atlético Osasuna wishes to express its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Miñarro Garcia and send a strong embrace to the entire staff of F.C. Barcelona and its fans during this difficult time. Rest in peace. Goian bego."

Full statement below.

"FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening.

"For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date.

"The FC Barcelona Board of Directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time."

A moment of individual brillance from Raphinha was enough for Barcelona to pick up an important 1-0 win against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg.

Hansi Flick's side were reduced to ten men in the 22nd minute and despite an almost dominant side by their Portuguese opponents, it all came down to a individual moment of magic from Raphinha.

They're back in action on Tuesday, March 11 as they look to advance to the next round, a match you can watch on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Hansi Flick’s side were left stunned by Osasuna in the reverse fixture in September, as Vicente Moreno’s side ended Barcelona’s seven-game winning streak at the beginning of the season, with a devastating 4-2 win.

First half goals from Ante Budimir and Bryan Zaragoza put Osasuna two-nil ahead by half-time.

Pau Victor’s goal in the 53rd minute lessened the deficit, but a second goal from Budimir from the penalty spot and Osasuna’s fourth of the game through Abel Bretones ensured Lamine Yamal’s 89th minute goal was purely a consolation goal.

Barcelona have a chance to put pressure on title race rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, who both play tomorrow (Sunday), when they face Osasuna tonight.

A win would see Hansi Flick’s side pick up their seventh successive league win and extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points over Atletico Madrid and six points over Real Madrid.

As for Osasuna, one league win and nine draws in their last thirteen games means Vicente Moreno’s side sit 11th, five points off UEFA Conference League Qualifiers.

Despite struggling to pick up wins this season, Osasuna have proven themselves a tough opponent, holding Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw and proving to be a tough challenge for Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club.

Ante Budimir, Bryan Zaragoza and Abel Bretones were all on the scoresheet in their stunning 4-2 win over Barcelona in the reverse fixture back in September.

Could they do it all over again tonight?

Robert Lewandowski is rested ahead of their midweek UEFA Champions League second leg game against Benfica.

But there are notable returns for Gavi and Ferran Torres, who both start against Osasuna.

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Good evening and welcome to LIVE coverage of the La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna from the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys.

Kick-off at 8pm GMT/UK time.