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Last minute decision: Barcelona won't travel to Russia on Thursday / News - Basketnews.com

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FC Barcelona decided not to travel to Russia on Thursday for the EuroLeague games against Zenit St. Petersburg and CSKA Moscow.

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The decision to suspend their current trip was made at the airport of Barcelona, just minutes before the private flight to Russia, sources sayBasketNews.

That doesn't mean Barcelona won't play the Russian clubs yet.

Barcelona still might travel to Saint Petersburg on game day, February 25. The final decision will be made soon.

"Various meetings are scheduled for this afternoon, and a decision will be made in the next few hours," Barcelona said in a statement.

Jordi Bertomeu called the EuroLeague clubs meeting on February 25 at 12:00 CET time.

Per BasketNews sources, Barcelona are expected to decide on their trip before the 18 teams videoconference.

Barca were scheduled to play Zenitin Saint Petersburg on February 25 andCSKAin Moscow on February 27.

On Thursday morning, EuroLeague held an inner meeting and decided that all games that include Russian teams will be played as scheduled until further notice.

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