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Updated European round-up: Granada's LaLiga game against Bilbao abandoned after death of fan, Girona go top with win at Barcelona

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SPAIN Granada's LaLiga match against Athletic Bilbao was abandoned following the death of a home fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes, while Girona later moved back top of the table with a stunning 4-2 win at Catalan rivals Barcelona.Bilbao 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.As the person received ongoing medical treatment for a suspect heart attack, the players were eventually taken off the field.LaLiga later confirmed the supporter had died and the match would be rescheduled."Granada CF vs.

Athletic Club de Bilbao has been suspended following the tragic death of a fan at the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes," a league statement read."Our 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."A statement from Granada added: "We want to send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends, as well as to the entire Granada family."Athletic Bilbao said in a statement: "LaLiga and the two clubs have agreed to call off the match due to the death of a fan at Los Carmenes."Athletic Club expresses its deepest condolences.

Our thoughts are with the person’s family and loved ones."Following discussions between the clubs and the governing bodies, it was decided the match would be rescheduled to Monday, restarting from the 17th minute.A statement from the league read: "At the request of LALIGA, the RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) competition judge has ruled that the Granada-Athletic fixture, suspended today due to the death of a fan during the match, will resume tomorrow – December 11th –

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