Barcelona's return to Barcelona from Seville was delayed by the heavy rains that hit the Catalan region in the early hours of Saturday. According to Fernando Polo, deputy director of the institution, the storms that affected Catalonia prevented the Barça team from leaving the Seville airport on time and they were still inside the plane when they were waiting for authorization to leave for the Catalan capital.
During the night, the weather forecasts indicated intense rainfall between midnight and one in the morning in the regions of Barcelonès and Baix Llobregat, the area where the El Prat airport is located. This airport is the team's usual destination when traveling to the capital, so the rain in the area generated a logistical blockage that prevented the plane from taking off at the scheduled time.
The flight, which was supposed to depart from Seville at one in the morning, was stopped at the Seville airport, where the airline staff and the team were waiting for the green signal to be able to proceed. The lack of visibility and adverse weather conditions at El Prat airport were the main factors that caused the postponement of the trip.
The delay in returning from Seville could have repercussions on training planning and the team's preparation for the next match. Hansi Flick, Barcelona coach, will have to evaluate how to adjust the squad's agenda given the late arrival of the players and the possible impact on the logistics of the next day.
Regarding the team's situation, Barcelona will continue to comply with its usual schedule, although the delay in the return trip from Seville may have altered the usual routine of the players and technical staff. The club is expected to adapt to the new situation and continue preparing for its next matches.