Barcelona kick start season victory mourn victims attack
You're referring to the 2017 Barcelona attack, where a van drove into a crowd of people in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona, killing 13 people and injuring many more. The attack was carried out by a group of terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS).
In response to the attack, FC Barcelona, the city's iconic football club, decided to kick off their 2017-2018 season with a special tribute to the victims of the attack. The team wore black armbands and held a minute's silence before their match against Alavés on August 20, 2017.
The team also released a statement condemning the attack and expressing their solidarity with the victims and their families. The statement read: "FC Barcelona condemns the terrorist attack that has occurred in our city, causing the death of many innocent people. We want to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and our solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy."
The team's players also took to social media to express their shock and sadness at the attack, with many of them posting messages of condolence and support for the victims and their families.
The match against Alavés was a special one for the team, as it marked the start of their season and a chance for them to come together as a team and pay tribute to the victims of the attack. The team won the match 2-0, with goals from Luis Suárez and Gerard Deulofeu.
Overall, the team's response to the attack was a powerful display of solidarity and compassion, and a testament to the strength and resilience of the people of Barcelona in the face of tragedy.