Liverpool announces the death of a ‘red’ fan during the match against Benfica

BARCELONA, 14 Apr. (SportsFinding) –

Liverpool issued a statement this Thursday lamenting the death of a ‘red’ fan during the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against Benfica.

“In the first place, the condolences and thoughts of everyone at the club are with the fan’s family, their loved ones and their friends,” explained the entity in a statement about the death of the fan, who “was sick before the game of last night”.

“We would like to thank the emergency services for their heroic efforts in providing urgent care and our thanks to our medical professionals, flight attendants and all fans who were in the immediate vicinity of the incident for their help,” they added of the tragedy. on the day tribute was paid to the 97 Liverpool fans who lost their lives in Hillsborough.