Cadiz’s Conan Ledesma Runs Defibrillator to Fan Having Medical Emergency

The match between Cadiz and Barcelona was paused for over 10 minutes due to an emergency in the stands.

CÁDIZ, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s game at Cádiz was temporarily halted in the final minutes when a fan suffered a heart attack in the stands on Saturday.

Cádiz said in a statement that the man was successfully treated with a defibrillator by a medical team. He was evacuated on a stretcher and admitted to a local hospital. Cadiz said that Barcelona’s players also lent the medics their defibrillator in case it was needed.

Cádiz goalkeeper Jeremías Ledesma helped carry medical equipment, while Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo prayed in the silent Nuevo Mirandilla stadium in southern Spain.

El arquero del Cadiz, Conan Ledesma corrió por un desfribilador, ya que un aficionado en el partido sufrió un ataque. 🥺

De momento el partido se encuentra pausado. pic.twitter.com/tAOsGEC9I0

— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) September 10, 2022

After more than a 10-minute pause with players waiting on the field, the referee ordered them to retire to the locker rooms with Barcelona 2-0 ahead at the time in the Spanish league game. The game resumed for its final eight minutes after more than a half-hour stoppage. Barcelona went on to win 4-0.

“We hope that he gets better as soon as possible,” Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said.

Cádiz thanked fans for their cooperation.