Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona: Jeremías Ledesma's actions to save fan's life in match

Jeremias Ledesma helped save a fan’s life with heroic actions in the La Liga clash between Cadiz and Barcelona on Saturday evening.

In the 81st minute, a supporter suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed in the home end at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.

Play was delayed for just under an hour before the rest of the game was played out.

Cadiz have now released a statement where they have detailed the whole incident.

“When the 81st minute was completed, the match against Fútbol Club Barcelona was paused as a result of a health alert in the south end stands. The protocol established with the Red Cross quickly became operational, assisting a man in cardiac arrest,” the statement starts.

“One of the medical teams with a defibrillator and monitor moved to the stands, beginning the resuscitation tasks. At the same time, Fútbol Club Barcelona offered a second defibrillator in case its use was necessary, being moved to the area by the players themselves.

“The resuscitation was positive after a few minutes, and the fan was transferred to the ICU of the Puerta del Mar Hospital where he remains admitted.

“In addition, one of the Tribuna camera operators suffered a fainting spell that was also quickly treated by the stadium’s medical staff without major consequences.

“The entity wants to thank the exemplary behavior of the South Fund fans in this situation, as well as the members of security and the Red Cross for their prompt action so that this incident had a happy ending.”

Cadiz’s goalkeeper, Ledesma, deserves a lot of credit for his actions.

The Argentine goalkeeper sprinted to the sideline to pick up a defibrillator. He then rushed back and threw it into the stand.

Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma runs with a defibrillator to