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The Incident That Has Delayed Real Madrid's Flight to Doha for the Intercontinental

A breakdown in Real Madrid's plane forced the flight to be delayed for 3 hours in order to change planes to go to Qatar

Real Madrid's travel plans to Qatar for the Intercontinental Cup have been altered. The team's flight was delayed by three hours due to a technical malfunction on the plane.

The incident occurred during preparations for takeoff. Technicians identified a fault in one of the plane's systems. In view of this situation, the decision was made to delay the departure and ensure the safety of all passengers.

Change of plane

To avoid risks, the club opted to change aircraft. This process caused an additional delay in planning, although it was handled quickly thanks to the coordination between the club's logistics team and the airline in charge of the flight.

A plane on the runway with a flag and the word
Real Madrid plane | Real Madrid Confidencial

The new plane was immediately prepared and after completing the checks, the team was finally able to begin their journey to Doha.

Minimal impacts on the equipment

Despite the setback, Real Madrid remained calm. The players and coaching staff waited in the VIP area of Barajas airport. During this time, some took advantage of the opportunity to rest, while others reviewed tactics and aspects of the next game.

Ancelotti downplayed the incident, assuring that the team would arrive in Qatar with enough time to prepare for their debut in the competition. A debut that will be next Wednesday, at 18:00 against Pachuca at the Lusail stadium.

A soccer team celebrates enthusiastically on the field as one of the players lifts a trophy, all wearing black and white striped uniforms and medals around their necks, in the background a sign can be seen that says FIFA Challenger Cup Qatar 2024.
Pachuca, Real Madrid's rival in the Intercontinental Cup final | Club Pachuca

A challenge ahead

Real Madrid are looking to add another title to their long list of achievements in this tournament. The Intercontinental Cup is a priority for the club, and the delay in the trip doesn't change their commitment to perform at the highest level.

Vinícius, Mbappé and Bellingham will lead a team that arrives as the favorite to win the trophy.

Real Madrid's first game in the Intercontinental Cup will be the final, so there's no way to miss the mark. Despite the setback, the team will have enough time to adapt and do the training sessions beforehand.

The club has confirmed that the expedition arrived safely in Qatar and that preparations for the tournament are continuing according to plan.

This delay, although unexpected, hasn't affected the morale of the team, which is ready to fight for the title.

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