Tragedy at Atletico Home Match: Fan Dies While Entering Stadium, Turning Festival into Mourning... "We Took Every Possible Measure," Deep Condolences Offered

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A tragic incident occurred ahead of a home match for Spanish professional football club Atletico Madrid. A fan suffered cardiac arrest while entering the stadium and ultimately passed away.

Atletico secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in their home match on Matchday 10 of the 2026-2027 season La Liga, held at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, at 4:00 a.m. (KST) on the 25th.

However, despite earning three points at home that day, Atletico could not celebrate freely.

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported on the day, "Tragedy at Metropolitano ahead of the Atletico-Deportivo match," conveying news of the fan's death.

The media explained, "The match between Atletico Madrid and Deportivo was shrouded in a sorrowful atmosphere after one season ticket holder died before the game."

According to reports, the fan suffered cardiac arrest while entering Riyadh Air Metropolitano ahead of the match.

The Atletico club also announced the death through its official channels.

The club stated, "We wish to share in the grief of the family and friends of the season ticket holder who passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest while entering the stadium before the match."

It further added, "The club's medical staff took every possible measure for him but ultimately could not save him," expressing condolences with, "We sincerely pray for the repose of the deceased."

For Atletico, the day was a home match where a festive atmosphere had been anticipated. The club's 'Fans' Day' event was held, and Jose Gimenez, who had long served as a key defender for Atletico, returned to Metropolitano as a member of Deportivo.

Atletico also emerged victorious on the field. Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal in the third minute of the second half. Alvarez pushed in a pass from Alejandro Grimaldo on the left side of the penalty box to shake the net.

Lee Kang-in, who plays for the South Korea national football team, also started the match that day. Playing as the right-side attacker, Lee Kang-in contributed to the team's victory by playing 67 minutes until being substituted with Alexander Sorloth in the 22nd minute of the second half.

Atletico held onto its 1-0 lead until the end to secure three points. However, due to the tragedy that occurred before the match, they could not fully enjoy the joy of victory.

Mundo Deportivo also reported, "This tragedy added sorrow to a day filled with a festive atmosphere."

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