Minute of silence at Barcelona training for Toledo train crash victims

Barcelona players and manager Hansi Flick observed a minute of silence at training Thursday to honour victims of Wednesday's train crash near Toledo that killed 69 people.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and his squad held a minute of silence before Thursday's training session in tribute to the victims of a catastrophic train collision that occurred Wednesday near Toledo, Spain. The crash, which involved two high-speed trains colliding between Los Yébenes and Urda, has claimed 69 lives with over 180 injured, including more than 10 in critical condition. Two train carriages derailed down an embankment in the impact; more than 540 people were aboard both trains combined.

The club had already expressed its condolences through social media on Wednesday afternoon, offering support to families and friends of victims and wishing a swift recovery to the injured. Players including Lamine Yamal also shared personal messages of solidarity on their social channels. The moment of silence concluded with applause from the entire squad in a deeply emotional tribute.