Zalgiris face extended stay in Valencia amid plane troubles / News - Basketnews.com

Zalgiris Kaunas, after securing a EuroLeague win in Valencia, face an extended stay in the city as a minor plane computer failure disrupts their travel plans to Barcelona for the next game.

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Zalgiris Kaunas, currently in Spain for a EuroLeague double-round week, are facing an extended stay in Valencia due to unexpected circumstances.

Despite their victory against Valencia Basket in the EuroLeague Round 20 on Tuesday night, the Lithuanian champions encountered a minor issue when attempting to fly to Barcelona for their upcoming EuroLeague game against FC Barcelona on Friday.

The team arrived at the airport at noon and initially boarded the plane, only to leave it after an hour and a half of waiting.

The cause? A computer failure on the aircraft.

Back at the airport terminal, the Zalgiris players and staff enjoyed lunch while awaiting the arrival of new aircraft parts.

If all goes as planned, the repairs will take 2-3 hours, allowing the team to resume their journey to Barcelona on Wednesday evening.

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