Barcelona Team Bus Damaged on the Way to Champions League Clash with Chelsea
The official Barcelona team bus encountered damage while en route to Stamford Bridge for a crucial Champions League match against Chelsea in London. Staff quickly fixed a shattered window to ensure the players could be swiftly transported to Gatwick Airport after the game.
A police presence was visible around the Catalan club’s transport following the incident. It was later confirmed that the bus sustained minor damage in a collision, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
Despite the incident, Barcelona suffered a 3-0 defeat against Chelsea, with goals from Jules Kounde (own goal), Estevao Willian, and Liam Delap securing victory for the Blues. Enzo Maresca’s team displayed a dominant performance in west London, leading to Ronald Araujo’s red card in the first half.
Ferran Torres missed a crucial opportunity before Chelsea took the lead, and the hosts capitalized on their advantage. Manager Hansi Flick expressed frustration with his team’s performance, emphasizing the need for more aggressiveness, especially in one-on-one situations.
The Barcelona bus incident follows a recent evacuation of supporters on their way to a match against Club Brugge, where the bus caught fire due to fireworks. In response to the incident, Barcelona issued a statement regarding the suspension of shuttle bus services back from the stadium in Bruges.
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