"The forecast of extreme winds had already forced Barça to change their plans for Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal first leg against Atlético Madrid (LIVE on the ESPN App), with the team flying to Madrid a day early on Wednesday. That decision was validated on Thursday as many airplanes and trains leaving Barcelona were cancelled due to the wind, with the news agency ACN reporting gusts reached over 100 km/h (62 mph)."
""Due to the severe winds, the training ground has suffered structural damage, including the collapse of a section of a wall and a perimeter fence on the road Francesc Macià, in the area between Pitch 3 and the women's first team training area," the club said. "No personal injuries have been reported. Teams have already arrived at the site to ensure the safety of the affected area and to carry out an initial assessment of the damage."
Barcelona's training ground in Sant Joan Despí suffered structural damage when a wall and perimeter fence collapsed onto a public road after severe winds. No injuries were reported; the area was secured, the road closed, and teams arrived to assess and begin repairs. Exterior construction work on Spotify Camp Nou was paused for the day, while internal stadium work continued. The team flew to Madrid a day early for the Copa del Rey semifinal as forecasts predicted extreme winds. Many flights and trains from Barcelona were cancelled and gusts exceeded 100 km/h (62 mph). More than 60 people were injured citywide, over 20 hospitalized, and buildings and trees were damaged.
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