Leeds United have confirmed that a supporter tragically died at Elland Road on Sunday ahead of their Premier League match against Manchester United. The club released a statement three hours after full-time, expressing devastation and offering condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The incident occurred before kick-off due to a medical emergency in the ground. No further details about the supporter or the circumstances have been disclosed.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Brenden Aaronson scoring for Leeds in the 61st minute and Matheus Cunha equalising for Manchester United three minutes later. The result moved Leeds six points clear of the relegation zone, while Manchester United remained fifth in the table.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke praised his team's resilience, noting the challenging circumstances of playing shortly after a tough match against Liverpool. Manchester United boss Amorim reflected on his team's control of the game but frustration at not securing a win.
