Barcelona Observes a Minute of Silence for Team Doctor

Sadness enveloped the atmosphere at FC Barcelona following the death of Carles Minyaro Garcia, a member of the team's medical staff, on the evening of Saturday, March 8, 2025. The passing occurred just moments before the match against Osasuna in the 27th round of La Liga, prompting players and coaching staff to decide not to proceed with the game, which has been postponed to an unspecified date.

Barcelona returned to group training on the morning of Sunday, March 9, 2025, in preparation for their upcoming match against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League. The training session began with a minute of silence in honor of the late Minyaro, reflecting the team's deep sorrow over his loss.

FC Barcelona is set to face Benfica on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League at the Montjuïc Stadium, in a match where the Catalan team aims to secure qualification to the quarter-finals.

It is worth noting that the first leg between FC Barcelona and Benfica in the Round of 16 of the Champions League ended with a victory for the Catalan club by a score of 1-0.