The cause of death of age 40, FC Barcelona doctor Carles Minarro Garcia is still not known
Know all details about Dr. Carles Miñarro Garcia, who died ahead of FC Barcelona’s clash against Osasuna.
Who is Dr Carles Minarro Garcia as FC Barcelona first-team doctor passes away, cause of death reason, bio, age, career and education
Breaking: Barcelona vs. Osasuna has been postponed to a later date following the passing of Barcelona first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening, the club announced. pic.twitter.com/vmkOISFTBo
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The sudden passing of Dr. Carles Miñarro deeply affected FC Barcelona’s players and coaching staff, ultimately resulting in the postponement of their scheduled match against Osasuna. FC Barcelona officially announced the suspension of the fixture, attributing it to the unexpected loss of their first-team doctor. Upon arriving at the Montjuïc stadium, the players were reportedly unaware of the tragic news, as Dr. Miñarro had been found deceased in his hotel room at the Hotel Melina Gran Meliá.
Carles Miñarro Garcia had been on Barcelona’s medically staff since 2017, per his LinkedIn.
Barcelona did not provide any details on the cause of death, which local media reports said was due to medical reasons.
The 40-year-old Minarro Garcia joined the medical staff of Barcelona’s first team last season after having worked with its futsal team. FC Barcelona club president Joan Laporta said that Minarro Garcia had died suddenly as the team gathered hours before the game and local media reports said the death occurred at a team hotel.
Dr. Miñarro was in the club hotel and had eaten with the rest of the team and later, during the afternoon, in his sleep, he passed away.
Who is Carles Miñarro Garcia?
FC Barcelona’s La Liga encounter against CA Osasuna, originally scheduled for Saturday night, was postponed following the sudden passing of the club’s first-team doctor, Carles Miñarro Garcia. The announcement was made just before kickoff at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, with fans already gathered in the stadium. In an official statement, the club expressed profound sorrow, confirming that the match had been rescheduled as a mark of respect.
Descansa en paz, Doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia. 💔 pic.twitter.com/jSWmxi2tgc
— Jeff (@JeffFcb14) March 8, 2025
Carles Miñarro Garcia, aged 40, had been an integral part of FC Barcelona’s medical team since 2017. Before joining the club, he served as an assistant doctor at the Centre d’Alt Rendiment de Sant Cugat and later led the medical services at Centre d’Esports Sabadell. His dedication and expertise earned him a promotion to the first-team setup this season, where he worked closely with Dr. Ricard Pruna. A graduate of Universitat de Barcelona, he had established himself as a highly regarded sports physician.
This heartbreaking news was conveyed to the players in the locker room by club president Joan Laporta, prompting the decision to postpone the match. Both FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna extended their condolences to Miñarro’s family and loved ones. Meanwhile, Real Madrid also issued a statement expressing their sympathy, acknowledging his contributions to the sport and offering their support to the Barcelona community during this difficult time. As the football world mourns this tragic loss, La Liga is expected to announce a new date for the postponed fixture in the coming days.
Las palabras del presidente @JoanLaportaFCB tras el fallecimiento del doctor del primer equipo, Carles Miñarro Garcia pic.twitter.com/GW83d2TlMg
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) March 8, 2025