"The squad was originally set to leave Barcelona-El Prat airport early Saturday morning and touch down in Seville shortly before noon. Instead, visibility issues in Andalusia created uncertainty from the moment the players left Barcelona. The club acknowledged the disruption publicly, posting: "The first team's travel plan has been altered by the fog at the Seville airport. The team will take off with a one-hour delay from Barcelona's El Prat airport.""
"The delay proved only the beginning. SPORT reported that when the squad finally departed at 11:30, they still did not know exactly where they would land. If Seville remained closed, the club's alternatives included Jerez or Málaga. Barça prepared specifically for the option of flying into Jerez and continuing the journey by road to ensure arrival with enough time to prepare for the 6:30 kickoff at La Cartuja stadium. But in the end, the team was able to land in Seville despite the delay."
Dense fog in Seville forced Barcelona to alter travel plans, delaying the squad's takeoff by one hour from Barcelona-El Prat. The club prepared alternative landing options, including Jerez or Málaga, and readied a road transfer plan from Jerez to reach La Cartuja in time for the 6:30 kickoff. An earlier flight carrying journalists and supporters circled for over 40 minutes before landing. Barcelona landed roughly one hour late and did not reach the Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento until after 1:15, which pushed back the scheduled meal, team rest time and an institutional lunch that moved from 14:00 to 14:30.
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