And there was real horror once again when the flight carrying them back from the Argentinian capital city, following their clash with Lanus in the Copa Libertadores, was forced to make an emergency detour and land in Porto Alegre.
The Colombia plane crash tragedy killed 71 people affiliated with Chapecoense football clubAP:Associated Press
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A problem with the runway at Chapeco airport was the cause for the diversion.
As a precaution, the players have taken a bus the rest of the way — a journey which will take roughly 11 hours.
Chapecoense are due to face Palmeiras on Saturday evening, but the clash could now be put back.
Chapecoense were involved in a horror plane crash in 2016 which wiped out nearly all of their playersEPAChapecoense goalkeeper Jackson Follmann lifts the Copa Sudamericana before their friendly against PalmeirasGetty ImagesPlayers from Barcelona and Real Madrid observed minute’s silence in DecemberGetty Images
Since April 21, they have spent just three nights in their home city.
The visitors won a dramatic encounter in Buenos Aires 2-1.
Jose Sand thought he’d given Lanus a point with ten minutes remaining only for Luiz Gustavo to head in a late winner.
Chapecoense now need to beat Ecuadorian side, Zulia, in the final group stage match to clinch qualification to the next round.
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