Summary
During a football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, play stopped briefly when a pigeon landed on the field. Atletico Madrid's player, Jose Gimenez, picked up the pigeon to move it to safety. The match continued, with Atletico Madrid winning 3-2.
Key Facts
- A pigeon interrupted a football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
- The incident occurred in the 22nd minute of the game.
- Jose Gimenez, an Atletico defender, removed the pigeon from the field.
- The pigeon was reportedly hit by the ball before Gimenez moved it to safety.
- Gimenez said he wasn't sure about a protocol for pigeons on the field but acted to help.
- Atletico Madrid won the match 3-2, with Gimenez assisting in the team's first goal.
- The game was part of the Spanish La Liga competition.