We are in Barcelona last Sunday of September - which happens to have an FC Barcelona home game. Need some advice for those who have attended or are more familiar with logistics: We arrive at BCN 5:30pm. The game starts at 8pm.
We travel light - will only have carry-ons on our backs. Need to get through immigration, but no need to wait to claim other luggages. Hubby and I are in mid 40s, fairly good shape, always walk a lot when we travel and take public transit.
1.) Can we or should we try to make this game if we plan to:
*Take the terminal bus from BCN T1 to T2, then
*R2 train to Passeig de Gracia (<5 minutes from our hotel).
*Drop-off luggage at hotel,
*Walk to the Diagonal stop to take Metro L5 to Collblan stop for the stadium?
(My estimate is the above takes around 2-2.5 hours total? Also checked the TMB/renfe sites for travel times, etc. Is that a reasonable estimate? Did not consider the airport bus that goes to Placa Catalunya, because there could be "road traffic"...)
2.) This is a rare opportunity, being able to catch a game there. So, if we try to make it and arrive late (after 8/8:30pm) - is this a "faux pas" to the attendees? We would not want to be the "ugly tourists" or if this is disrespectful to the regular fans. So, we'd rather not attempt it if the overall advice is just "let it go"... Or is it worth it to go even if we arrive late and get to watch 1/2 of the game, etc..
I realize we could be jet-lagged, too. Too stressful?! I hear the atmosphere there can be quite exciting, so not sure if it's worth it anyway?! We are new futbol/soccer fans after watching the World Cup. The flights were booked in Spring. If I'd known, I would have booked a flight a day earlier... So, just want to see if we can work with what I have. Thanks!!!
--Lucy