The La Liga match between Barcelona and Osasuna has been postponed due to the death of the Catalan club's doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia. Following Garcia's death earlier on Saturday, the postponement was announced just minutes before the match was scheduled to begin at Olympic Stadium. Both teams had announced their lineups, and the players had entered to warm up before Barcelona announced the game's postponement over the stadium's speakers. According to La Liga, the competition committee will set a new date in the coming days. "FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening," the club said in a statement. "For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been rescheduled for a later date. "The FC Barcelona Board of Directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time." Barcelona leads the La Lig...
Bompastor expressed excitement for Chelsea's next game against Manchester City, stating that it will be a wonderful match.
Chelsea's head coach, Sonia Bompastor, says her team is excited to play Barclays Women's Super League title rivals Manchester City this weekend.
On Saturday evening, the Blues will host The Citizens at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea manager Bompastor stressed the importance of the game during the pre-match news conference, adding that her team is excited to put themselves to the test against Manchester City.
"It's obviously an important game against a very good team," Bompastor explained. "There will be two fantastic teams with a nice dynamic and good outcomes, so we are looking forward to it and are really excited.
"My role as a manager is to ensure that the players have the appropriate game plan for tomorrow. We practiced this morning, and I believe everything is crystal clear in each player's head. We feel prepared, even if we anticipate a difficult game. Manchester City is doing well and has excellent players, but it will be a wonderful game for everyone, particularly the fans."
Bompastor refused to compare last season's Manchester City club to this year's, although she did agree that the Citizens, like Chelsea, are in a good spot right now.
.She stated, "Last season, they came close to winning the crown; they only lost on goal difference, which demonstrates their quality. They've begun the season off strong and have a great dynamic. They are a squad that is in a good spot with us right now, and it will be a terrific game to play."
Chelsea will play a league game at Stamford Bridge for the first time this season, and Bompastor believes the team is excited to be back at their customary home.
She stated, "It's really good." We always want to play at large stadiums with a nice atmosphere. It was the case in the Celtic game when they played away.
"We are delighted to be back at Stamford Bridge. We have a lot of history in that stadium; the players enjoy playing there, and having the support of the fans would be beneficial."
Chelsea's Barclays Women's Super League match vs Manchester City begins at 5.30pm on Saturday evening. Tickets are still on sale and may be purchased by clicking here.
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