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Granada-Athletic Club LaLiga match suspended after fan death

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The LaLiga fixture between Granada and Athletic Club was suspended on Sunday after the death of a fan inside the stadium.

The game had kicked off as planned but was halted after 17 minutes, with Granada explaining there was a "medical emergency" in the stands.

LaLiga later confirmed the match had been postponed and would be re-played at a later date.

"Granada vs. Athletic Bilbao has been suspended following the tragic death of a fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Cármenes," the league said in a brief statement.

"Our condolences go out to their family and friends, as well as to all Granada CF fans.