Barcelona thrashed Cádiz in a game with a lot of drama due to a fan who collapsed in the stands

2022-09-10

The Barcelona beat the Cadiz (0-4) at the Esadio Nuevo Mirandilla for the fifth date of the Spanish League, in a match that was stopped for more than 20 minutes due to the medical assistance needed by a fan who was struggling between life and death in the stands .

After a goalless first half, Frenkie de Jong finally opened the scoring in the 54th minute following an assist from Gavi. The Dutch closed with the right from the penalty spot a cross from the youth squad.

The second Barça goal came thanks to Lewandowskiwho had been entering exchange for Memphis Depay. Bellerín gave a pass between the lines to Tidy uphe put the center before the arrival of frenkiethe goalkeeper Ledesma might not keep the ball and Robert he was attentive only to push to 66. The Pole reaches six goals this campaign.

Ansu Fati scored the third for Barcelona following assistance from Lewandowski. The striker held the mark until he entered the area and scored half a goal for the Spaniard at 86, following the actions resumed.

Dembele’s He scored the final fourth for his team when added time was played, at 91.

Fan collapses in the stands

The match stopped from the 82nd minute. A fan collapsed in the stands and urgently needed the help of the medical staff. The referee decided to stop the game.

The goalkeeper of Cadiz, Conan Ledesmahas had to run out to take a defibrillator and throw it towards the stands to attend to the spectator.

– The referee spoke with the captains and the players of both teams went to the locker room. The meeting might be postponed. According to reports in the Spanish press, the fan is fighting for his life.

– The match has already been stopped for more than 20 minutes. The footballers stay in the dressing rooms. The other fans are still in the stands.

– Journalist Alfredo Martinez comments that they have tried to revive the follower of the Cadiz who was in the stands. And, apparently, there was another similar incident in the stands.

– Report the sports journal that there was another case in the area of ​​the grandstand: a drop in voltage of a television cameraman, who has already managed to recover.

– The president of Cadiz reports on Cadena Cope that the fan has recovered following several minutes and has already been transferred to the nearest hospital. The players returned to the field to resume actions.

The local team will not be able to count on the Honduran for this match Antony ‘Choco’ Lozano since he has had physical discomfort since the beginning of the tournament.

On the Barça side, Xavi surprises with his starting 11, since the Spaniard will debut Hector Bellerin y Pique start input. They will be in the attack Raphinha, Ferran Torres y Memphisso that Lewandowski will be a substitute

Confirmed lineups

Cadiz: Ledesma; Zaldúa, Mbaye, Luis Hernandez, Pacha Espino, Alex Fernandez, San Emeterio, Alejo, Brian Ocampo, Nephew and Lucas Perez.

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Bellerín, Araujo, Piqué, Balde, Busquets, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Memphis.

Time: 10:30 AM.