After a fan’s death, Granada holds Athletic Bilbao in a La Liga match
After a supporter died at the stadium on Saturday, the match was rescheduled, and Athletic Bilbao moved up to fifth place in the La Liga standings with a 1-1 draw against Granada on Monday. Players from both teams honored the fan before the game in southern Spain began, with Victor Diaz of Granada placing a bouquet of flowers on the fan’s seat. Andalucia also observed a moment of silence. Over the weekend, with the visiting team Athletic ahead 1-0, the game was stopped in the eighteenth minute so the Granada supporter could obtain medical care.
On Saturday, the match resumed from the point after Inaki Williams’ first goal at the Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.
After 55 minutes, Granada equalized thanks to an own goal by Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, bringing the hosts, in 19th position, to within five points of safety.
With the point, Bilbao moved up to the automatic Europa League group slot on goal differential, five points behind Barcelona, ahead of their Basque rivals Real Sociedad.
Rayo Vallecano moved up to 10th position in the standings after holding lowly Celta Vigo to a score of 0-0.
Surprising championship contenders Girona defeated Barcelona 4-2 on Sunday to take the lead in the standings.
In a thrilling match, Girona overcame their Catalan rivals for the first time in the top division, moving two points clear of Real Madrid, who are now in second place after their 1-1 draw against Real Betis on Saturday.
