Real Madrid Holds Minute Silence Before Osasuna Fixture for Victims of Indonesia’s Stadium Stampede Disaster

• A minute of silence was held before every La Liga game in respect of those killed in the Indonesian stampede
• Real Madrid and Osasuna paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the devastating stadium stampede
• Real Madrid fans thank the club and La Liga for their gesture of paying their respects to those who died

Real Madrid have honoured the victims who lost their lives in the tragic stadium disaster in Indonesia.

The Spanish club observed a minute of silence before their La Liga fixture against Osasuna.

The tragedy shocked the sporting world, as at least 125 were killed and over 300 were injured. The chaos ensued when fans invaded the pitch, leading police to fire tear gas to try and disperse them.

Fans tried to flee the stadium as a result, leading to a stampede which then led to the deaths. Two police officers were also killed.

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As the football world marked the moment differently, La Liga confirmed that a minute of silence will be held before all games today.

The gesture was well appreciated by Los Blanco fans, who took to social media to thank Madrid for their mark of respect.

@Andhikaputra66:

"Thank you Real Madrid Hala Madrid Y Nada Mas!!"

@nikkoilham:

"Thank you from Indonesia"

@1902RMP:

"For our family in Indonesia we are thinking of you."

@Kevin_Christa:

"Thank you, and big respect."

@YusufRosyid:

"As an Indonesian, I say thank you very much. La Liga is the best League in the world."

Indonesia: Tragedy as 127 people die after riot breaks out in football match

One of the most tragic stadium disasters in modern times happened on Saturday, October 1, as at last 127 people lost their lives after a football match in Indonesia.

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At a stadium in East Java, violence broke out following the match involving Persebaya Surabaya and Arema.

Persebaya Surabaya controversially won the game 3-2, and this led to irate fans invading the stadium.

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FIFA says it is a dark day for football following the tragic stadium disaster in Indonesia on Saturday night.

Over 127 fans have been reported dead, with 200 people suffering various degrees of injuries following a riot after the game between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium.

FIFA, in a statement released on Sunday, said it is in a state of shock following what could be the worst stadium disaster in history.