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Barcelona and Real Betis pay tribute to victims at the Nou Camp after this week’s horrific terror attack on the city

14 people died and dozens more injured during Thursday's incident, with La Liga sides undergoing moment of reflection

BARCELONA and Real Betis paid tribute to the victims of this week's horrific terror attack on the Spanish city on Sunday evening.

The two clubs faced off at the Nou Camp in their La Liga showdown, but all eyes were on the emotional moment of reflection early doors.

Players from both Barcelona and Real Betis lined-up together in solidarity as a mark of respect to the victims of the terror attack
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Players from both Barcelona and Real Betis lined-up together in solidarity as a mark of respect to the victims of the terror attack ahead of the gameCredit: Reuters
Barcelona donned shirts with the name of the city on their back in lieu of their names
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Barcelona donned shirts with the name of the city on their back in lieu of their namesCredit: AFP

14 people were killed a dozens more injured when a white Fiat van tore through Las Ramblas - smashing into shoppers and holidaymakers alike.

The players took to the Nou Camp turf wearing unique shirts as a mark of respect.

Barca's stars also took to the pitch wearing shirts emblazoned with 'Barcelona' on the back, rather than their names.

Players also kicked-off the game wearing black armbands and #TotsSomBarcelona - which means "We are all Barcelona" - across their chests.

Barcelona were given permission from the Royal Spanish Football to make the changes to the home shirt.

Meanwhile, everyone around the Nou Camp marked the beginning of the game with an emotional minute of silence as a mark of respect to the victims and their families.

The Nou Camp fell silent ahead of the Barcelona-Real Betis clash
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The Nou Camp fell silent ahead of the Barcelona-Real Betis clashCredit: Reuters
Barcelona lined-up to observe a minute of silence ahead of the game
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Barcelona lined-up to observe a minute of silence ahead of the gameCredit: Reuters
Lionel Messi lined up for the game with 'Barcelona' emblazoned on his back
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Lionel Messi lined up for the game with 'Barcelona' emblazoned on his backCredit: AFP
Barcelona join together ahead of the La Liga clash following terror attack
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Barcelona join together ahead of the La Liga clash following terror attackCredit: AFP
There was a strong police presence for Sundays game at the Nou Camp
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There was a strong police presence for Sunday's game at the Nou CampCredit: Getty
Barcelona was subjected to an horrific terror attack on Thursday this week
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Barcelona was subjected to an horrific terror attack on Thursday this weekCredit: AFP
A Barcelona fan holds up a sign against terrorism at the Nou Camp
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A Barcelona fan holds up a sign against terrorism at the Nou CampCredit: AP:Associated Press

Earlier this week, Barca boss Ernesto Valverde said: “They are very unfortunate circumstances and from our club we give our full support to the victims.

"It was a very tough day for everyone and it gives you reasons to think.”

Meanwhile, Real Betis manage Quique Setien added: “We are all affected by situations like these.

“When you see the images it affects you to a greater or lesser extent. Maybe I would have preferred to go to Barcelona another time.”



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