The bad weather affecting Catalonia this Thursday, with strong gusts of wind, caused damage at the Joan Gamper Sports City, forcing Barcelona to take safety measures and alter the logistics of the first team. A wall and part of a fence collapsed due to the intensity of the wind. The affected area is located between field 3 and the training area of the women's first team. The Catalan club confirmed the incident in an official statement, assuring that there were no injuries. ‼️𝐔́𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀 | Barça affected by the storm 🚧 Several damages and incidents at the Sports City due to strong winds 📽️ @Jordigil pic.twitter.com/As He N4aex F According to Sport, the force exerted by the advertising banners on the structure may have contributed to the wall's collapse. Barcelona officials immediately went to the site to assess the damage and ensure the safety of the perimeter. As a precautionary measure, the club announced the closure of vehicle traffic and pedestrian access on the affected section of Francesc Macià street in Sant Joan Despí, a decision that will remain in effect 'until further notice.' Barcelona also informed that repair work will begin on Friday, requesting journalists present at the site to leave the area to allow workers to operate safely. 📹‼️ The windstorm also affects Barça, with the collapse of a wall separating the Sports City from Francesc Macià street (now closed to the public) and several banners from Barça and Spotify damaged @diari ARA pic.twitter.com/B17B4CDo2x The storm also impacted the plans of the team led by Hansi Flick. Anticipating possible logistical complications, the club decided to bring forward their trip to Madrid, where they face Atlético Madrid this Thursday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. The team traveled on Wednesday via a charter flight, a measure that allowed them to prepare for the match at the Metropolitano normally, despite the adverse weather conditions in Catalonia. Civil Protection activated the emergency alert, recommending that the population avoid unnecessary travel due to a storm that caused various incidents throughout the territory.
Barcelona Sports City remains central to this story.
Barcelona Sports City remains central to this story.
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