Amid Russia-Ukraine tension: Man Utd change their flight to Madrid for Champions League tie
Manchester United’s flight to Madrid for their Champions League clash with Atletico was cancelled at the last minute.
The Red Devils usually fly with Russian airline Aeroflot to their European games under a commercial agreement.
But Tuesday’s flight set to take off at 4pm was cancelled amid growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Ralf Rangnick’s men instead travelled with UK-based charter airline Titan Airways and are due to land in Madrid on Tuesday night.
The Athletic report that the decision to cancel the flight was mutual between Manchester United and Aeroflot.
The Russian airline describes itself as ‘the official carrier of Manchester United’ and have been a long-time sponsor.
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Russia last night sent troops into two rebel-held areas of Ukraine in a ‘peacekeeping mission’.
The actions of President Vladimir Putin have been condemned by the likes of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden.
Johnson also said it was ‘inconceivable’ that Russia could still host this season’s Champions League final.
The showpiece is scheduled to take place at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on May 28 – but has been thrown into doubt by Moscow’s rampant aggression.