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Barcelona game against Osasuna postponed due to death of doctor

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Barcelona's LaLiga game against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed following the death of the Catalan club's doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia. 

Both teams had announced their line-ups and the players had gone out to warm up at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium before it was announced to supporters that the game had been postponed via a message on the big screen.

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According to LaLiga, a new date for the match will be set in the coming days by its competition committee.

"FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening," Barcelona said in a statement.

"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."

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