Barbastro to hold moment of silence for late Barcelona doctor who rushed to their player’s aid | OneFootball

Barbastro, a club competing in Spain’s fourth-tier football division, have decided to honour the late Dr Carles Minarro with a moment of silence before their match against Real Sociedad C on Sunday.

The decision comes as a mark of gratitude for the medical intervention he provided earlier this year during their Copa del Rey clash against Barcelona.

Dr Minarro, who was a part of Barcelona’s medical team, tragically passed away last Saturday just before Barcelona’s scheduled match against Osasuna, which was later postponed.

His sudden death deeply impacted many in the football community, especially those who witnessed his dedication to player welfare.

Barbastro will pay tribute

Barbastro have not forgotten the critical role he played on 4 January when they faced Barcelona in the Copa del Rey’s round of 32.

During the match, a serious collision occurred in the 52nd minute between Inigo Martinez and Barbastro’s Jaime Ara.

Ara took the brunt of the impact and suffered a heavy blow to the head. Dr Minarro, who was attending to Barcelona’s squad, quickly stepped in to assist.

Recognising the severity of the situation, he acted swiftly to stabilise Ara, who had briefly lost consciousness.

His immediate intervention ensured that the Barbastro player was properly attended to before being taken to the hospital for further examination.

Ara remained under medical observation overnight as doctors conducted tests to rule out any serious brain damage. Fortunately, he was later discharged without major complications.

To acknowledge his selfless act, Barbastro announced on social media that they will observe a minute of silence before kickoff against Real Sociedad C.

This tribute serves as a heartfelt reminder of Dr Minarro’s commitment to the game and the well-being of players, regardless of the team they represented.

His legacy will be remembered not only in Barcelona but also by those he helped throughout his career.