Last night, Barcelona was struck by tragedy as first-team doctor Dr. Carles Minarro Garcia passed away just hours before the game against Osasuna. The devastating news shattered the Barca dressing room, leaving many players and staff in horror and shock. Let’s see how this loss has profoundly impacted the Catalan players and the club.
Dr. Carles Minarro’s Sudden Death Shook the Barca Squad
Yesterday’s sudden passing of Dr. Carles Minarro Garcia hit Barca harder than any defeat this season. The players arrived at the stadium expecting to play Osasuna, but instead, they were met with the horrific news of their beloved team doctor’s passing.
Players were reportedly heartbroken and in shock after hearing the news and were unable to play the game. Players like Lewandowski and de Jong, who had worked closely with him, were reportedly in terror after hearing this. However, Kounde seemed to be most hurt by this news and left Montjuic in tears yesterday. Barca’s dressing room fell silent, and the energy and excitement were replaced with grief and heavy hearts.
Dr. Minarro’s Role in Barcelona’s Locker Room
Dr Garcia has been associated with the Catalans since 2017. He was a student at the University of Barcelona and passed his medical exam there. The 40-year-old suffered from a sudden heart attack yesterday in a team hotel. Laporta delivered the news of his death in the locker room, ultimately postponing the Osasuna game.
Dr. Carles Minarro Garcia held a special place in the Barca family. He was a club doctor who played an essential role with the Barca players and was highly respected and admired. Over the years, he helped many Barca players overcome injuries, mental strengths, and setbacks. His loss has left an enormous void that will not be quickly filled.
Why Postponing the Game Was the Only Right Choice
Football thrives on passion, and yesterday’s game’s postponement was certainly the right choice. When news of Dr. Garcia’s passing reached the Barca players, there was no way they could go down the pitch and pretend as if nothing happened. La Liga’s decision to postpone the match shows that the hearts are in the right place.
Dr. Garcia’s untimely death has shocked the Barcelona players and family. The players’ emotional attachment to him was strong, and the trauma will take time to recover from. However, players must get together as several big games are on the horizon. The best players can do right now is honor the man who has done so much for the club. Rest in peace, Dr. Garcia! The Barca family will miss you.