According to information from Real Madrid, the team is expected to depart from Palm Beach airport at 4:00 p.m. (local time) to New York, where the semi-final match will take place at MetLife Stadium. However, due to a sudden storm, the plane could not take off on time. After that, when the plane had gone nearly 2 hours of travel, Real Madrid still could not land and had to fly around the air many times.
Due to not being able to arrive at the right time, Real Madrid has sent a request to FIFA to cancel the press conference of coach Xabi Alonso and related communication activities, including the press interview area before the match.
Meteorological experts have previously warned of a 60% chance of a tropical depression or storm forming in Florida. However, after the quarter-final victory over Juventus, Real Madrid still chose to return to Palm Beach instead of going straight to the location of the semi-final match.
The club said the decision was to ensure safety and create the best resting conditions for the players at the familiar training facility.
In contrast to Real Madrid, PSG have completed all communication procedures as scheduled. Coach Luis Enrique was present at the press conference after the Fluminense - Chelsea match, while PSG players such as Fabian Ruiz, Kvaratskhelia and Zaire-Emery participated in answering the press at the training ground in New York on the same morning.
