Barcelona’s squad was forced to stay overnight in Seville after a storm delayed their flight back to Catalonia, disrupting preparations for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
The La Liga win over Betis ended 2-5, but heavy rain and flood alerts in Catalonia kept the charter plane grounded for nearly two hours. Club officials announced the cancellation shortly after 2 a.m., arranging hotel accommodation for the players and postponing the return until Sunday noon.
Coach Hansi Flick, already managing injuries to Eric Garcia and Jules Koundé, said the delay reduces rest before the PSG match and the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid. Midfielder Rodri Hernández emphasized the need to focus on Paris, describing the French side as the best team in Europe.
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