Club Deportivo Leganés match against Sporting de Gijón suspended

Club Deportivo Leganés was facing Sporting de Gijón at El Molinón when a medical emergency forced the suspension of the match. The match was halted after just four minutes of play.

What happened at El Molinón?

The stadium speaker announced the official suspension of the match due to a “medical emergency”. The club asked fans to leave the stadium following the instructions of the security personnel.

Why was the match suspended?

The suspension of a football match in LaLiga in these circumstances is not automatic and depends on various factors, such as the moment of the match, the emotional impact of the event, or the arbitral criterion.

Who decided to suspend the match?

The Match Director met with Alejandro Irarragorri and José Riestra, President of the Board of Directors of Orlegi Sports and Executive President of Sporting de Gijón, as well as Jeff Luhnow, President of Club Deportivo Leganés. Together, they decided to suspend the match due to force majeure.