Coffee at airport sees 15 Las Palmas players miss flight to Seville ahead of LaLiga clash

Las Palmas players in a huddle for a game against Mirandes in Spain's second tier in January 2023.
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Las Palmas were left red-faced on Saturday as 15 of their players and two physios missed a flight to Seville after going for a coffee at the airport.

According to reports in Spain, the flight from the Canary Islands to the mainland was delayed and instead of waiting around at the gate, the players went off to buy a coffee along with two members of the club's medical team.

But a problem in communication meant they were never told when the plane was due to depart and all 17 ended up missing the flight to Andalucía.

Following the misunderstanding which saw over half of the squad left at home, Las Palmas moved quickly to arrange a charter flight for Saturday evening, which allowed the players and physios to travel to Seville later in the day.

Las Palmas, back in LaLiga after winning promotion last season, are forced to fly to all of their games in the competition.

The Gran Canaria club face Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan on Sunday, with both sides seeking their first win of the season.

Later in the day, leaders Real Madrid are in action at home to Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu.

On Saturday, Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-0 to move provisionally top of the table, while Valencia are up to fifth following an excellent 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

More LaLiga stories

Portuguese pair Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo completed loan moves to Barcelona on deadline day and both starred as the Blaugrana beat Real Betis 5-0 on Saturday.

Also on deadline day, Getafe announced the loan signing of Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood. And the following day, coach Jose Bordalas defended the move.

Against Getafe, Jude Bellingham scored a late winner for Real Madrid ahead of the international break and got 'goosebumps' after an ovation from the fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ben Hayward
Weekend editor

Ben Hayward is a European football writer and Tottenham Hotspur fan with over 15 years’ experience, he has covered games all over the world - including three World Cups, several Champions League finals, Euros, Copa America - and has spent much of that time in Spain. Ben speaks English and Spanish, currently dividing his time between Barcelona and London, covering all the big talking points of the weekend on FFT: he’s also written several list features and interviewed Guglielmo Vicario for the magazine.

Read more
Dani Olmo cuts a dejected figure while playing for Barcelona
Dani Olmo situation explained and what happens next after Barcelona lose summer signing under La Liga rules
Ruben Amorim has plenty to consider before the transfer deadline closes
Manchester United defender could follow Antony on transfer excursion to Real Betis: report
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti 'comes to blows' with Real Madrid hierarchy amid lingering sack claims: report
Cristiano Ronaldo with a cracked Saudi Pro League logo
Saudi Pro League side reported to FIFA after FAILING to make 'promised' payment on two occasions
Kristian Popovic of Perth Glory and Liberato Cacace of Wellington Phoenix compete for the ball during a 2020 A-League match
Long-distance domestic fixtures
Antony is said to have left Real Madrid officials fuming after his recent behaviour
'They are skipping even the legal arguments - they have declared war on us, they have the desire to hurt us' Manchester United winger Antony has caused chaos in Spain, leaving Real Madrid officials FUMING
Latest in Stories
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to sanction plenty of sales this summer
When does the summer transfer window open?
Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta could both do with improving their respective attacks this summer
Arsenal to make bold move for Liverpool star with uncertain Anfield future: report
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Phil Foden of England reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
'When I see Phil Foden play, he just seems like a shy lad - that holds him back a little bit. He has been tried in every position, but he just hasn’t performed': Ex-England star makes bold claim about Manchester City man
Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes embrace each other in celebration at full-time of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 25 January, 2025
Arsenal face losing Gabriel AND William Saliba, as new fears arise: report
Kevin De Bruyne of Man City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Kevin De Bruyne touted for shock move to South American giants: report
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 18: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AS Roma at BayArena on May 18, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho planning Premier League raid for superstar: report
Latest in News
Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta could both do with improving their respective attacks this summer
Arsenal to make bold move for Liverpool star with uncertain Anfield future: report
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Phil Foden of England reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
'When I see Phil Foden play, he just seems like a shy lad - that holds him back a little bit. He has been tried in every position, but he just hasn’t performed': Ex-England star makes bold claim about Manchester City man
Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes embrace each other in celebration at full-time of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 25 January, 2025
Arsenal face losing Gabriel AND William Saliba, as new fears arise: report
Kevin De Bruyne of Man City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Kevin De Bruyne touted for shock move to South American giants: report
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 18: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AS Roma at BayArena on May 18, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho planning Premier League raid for superstar: report
Jack Grealish
Manchester City report: Jack Grealish poised for European switch, with price revealed