“Rest in Peace”- Atletico Madrid & La Liga Clubs Pay Condolences As 3 Sevilla Fans Die While Travelling for Tonight’s Copa Del Rey Match

Amid eager anticipation for the Copa Del Rey quarter-final clash between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, somber news has been delivered. Tragically, three devoted Sevilla supporters lost their lives en route to Madrid to witness the impending game—an incident that has sadly cast a pall over the Spanish La Liga. Numerous football clubs have since stepped forward, offering words of sorrow and condolences.

The harrowing information was first announced by Sevilla themselves via their official account. The emotional tweet read: “Mourning for the death of three Sevillistas who were traveling to Madrid for tonight’s match. Rest in peace.” The Palanganas further expressed their grief through proposed gestures of respect; players will don black armbands during the match while a solemn moment of silence is planned before kick-off.

It has been reported that these unfortunate fatalities occurred as a result of a vehicular mishap near Despeñaperros pass. Besides Sevilla’s heartfelt sentiments, other Spanish clubs echoed this empathy in mourning the heartbreaking losses.

In tribute to the three Sevilla fans, several Spanish clubs come together in mourning

Notably, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla’s opponent in the upcoming match, extended its sincerest sympathies to the club. In a written statement, they iterated: “Our deepest condolences to the Sevilla family and to the relatives of the Sevilla fans who died in a traffic accident while traveling to Madrid to watch tonight’s match. Rest in peace.”

Among those offering sympathies were Sevilla’s biggest rivals, Real Betis, who too reached out with condolences for the bereaved friends and family members.

A sentiment echoed by Athletic Club conveyed a similar heartfelt message reading: “We convey our deepest condolences to his loved ones and to the entire family of Sevilla FC. Rest in peace.”

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Furthermore, Real Mallorca communicated commiserations akin to those extended earlier.

Granada CF also penned a message of comfort, stating: “From Granada Club de Fútbol we would like to express our condolences and send strength to all his relatives.”

Capping off these extensive gestures, Club Atlético Osasuna shared their earnest well-wishes, stating: “From Club Atlético Osasuna we want to convey our condolences to their loved ones. May they rest in peace.”

Without a doubt, the catastrophic implications of this tragic loss have reverberated across the entire La Liga landscape. This distressing event has also cast a shadow over what should have been an exhilarating soccer celebration. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of these devoted fans.

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