Tragic Incident During ‘Real’ vs ‘Barcelona’ Match: Fan Dies After Missed Penalty by Mbappe
During the 10th round of the Spanish La Liga at the legendary Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, a tragic event occurred: one of the ‘Real’ fans passed away a few minutes after an intense confrontation between football giants — ‘Real Madrid’ and ‘Barcelona’.
According to cope.es, the incident involved Israeli citizen Igal Brodkin, who lost consciousness in the 52nd minute after Real star player Kylian Mbappe failed to convert a penalty.
Spectators immediately signaled the emergency, and Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois signaled the referee to stop the game.
Sadly, medical personnel could not save the fan’s life on the spot, and despite efforts in the hospital, he was pronounced dead.
Meanwhile, Real secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Barcelona, ending a series of four consecutive defeats against their rivals.
The Madrid team continues to lead La Liga standings, five points ahead of Barcelona.
This tragic incident once again highlights the human aspect behind sporting rivalries and reminds us of the value of every spectator and player’s life.
Earlier reports also indicated that Real Madrid’s Ukrainian goalkeeper Lunin was sent off in the match against Barcelona without stepping onto the field, stirring discussion among fans.