{
  "id": 15457098,
  "title": "Heavy rain disrupts Barcelona's travel plans ahead of PSG clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/heavy-rain-disrupts-barcelonas-travel-plans-ahead-of-psg-clash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T17:18:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/6rda9tp3l"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona's return trip from Seville was hampered by storms, causing the team to remain overnight before their Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite winning their match 5-2 away against Real Betis on Saturday, heavy rainfall in Seville disrupted travel arrangements for the La Liga leaders. Originally, Barcelona intended to fly back immediately after the game, hoping to arrive at El Prat Airport by midnight. However, the adverse weather conditions thwarted this plan, forcing the team to stay in Seville overnight. The coach, Hansi Flick, had to alter the team's Sunday training schedule due to the delay. The squad had to remain on the plane during the rain, and takeoff was only possible around 4:00 a.m., when the decision was made to depart for Barcelona. The team finally arrived at 2:45 p.m., and headed straight to their facilities for a brief recovery session. Barcelona is set to depart for Paris at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, ready to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.",
  "summary": "Barcelona's return from Seville was delayed by storms, forcing the team to stay overnight before their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}