Atlético de Madrid paid tribute to the victims of the tragic train accident that occurred at the Urda station, in the province of Toledo, before the third day of the ceremony to present silver badges to members with 25 years of service. During the minute of silence, the club showed its solidarity with the families of the deceased and the injured, remembering the magnitude of the event, which left at least 68 dead and hundreds injured.
The accident, which occurred early on Wednesday, October 28, involved two high-speed trains, one operated by Renfe and the other by Iryo, which collided near the Urda station. The tragedy caused the interruption of traffic between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia, generating a significant impact on the region.
Atlético de Madrid, which had already published a statement on its social networks expressing its condolences and support for those affected, decided to include the gesture of respect within the ceremony. The minute of silence was held at the Riyadh Air Metropolitan, the venue where the awards ceremony is held.
The president of the club, Enrique Cerezo, was present along with the club legends, Roberto Solozábal, Roberto Fresnedoso, Diego Alonso and Luiz Pereira, who also participated in the event. The gesture was received with great emotion by the club's members and staff, who joined in the tribute.
With the event concluded, Atlético de Madrid will continue with its usual schedule, but the memory of the accident and the solidarity shown will remain in the memory of the fans and the club. The club will continue to offer its support to the families and community affected, while the investigation into the accident continues.