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Granada\u2019s LaLiga match against Athletic Bilbao was abandoned following the death of a home fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes.<\/p>\n
The visitors went ahead through an early goal from Inaki Williams, before the game was stopped after around 15 minutes when officials were alerted to a problem in the stands.<\/p>\n
As the person received ongoing medical treatment, the players were eventually taken off the field.<\/p>\n
LaLiga later confirmed the supporter had died and the match would be rescheduled.<\/p>\n
\u201cGranada CF vs. Athletic Club de Bilbao has been suspended following the tragic death of a fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes,\u201d a league statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur condolences go out to their family and friends, as well as to all Granada CF fans. A rescheduled date and time for the match will be announced in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n
A statement from Granada added: \u201cWe want to send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends, as well as to the entire Granada family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Athletic Bilbao said in a statement: \u201cLaLiga and the two clubs have agreed to call off the match due to the death of a fan at Los Carmenes.<\/p>\n
\u201cAthletic Club expresses its deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with the person\u2019s family and loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n
In Sunday\u2019s other early kick-off, Atletico Madrid beat Almeria 2-1 thanks to first-half goals from Alvaro Morata and Angel Correa for an eighth successive home league win this season.<\/p>\n