[WATCH] Twitter reacts to Barcelona soccer stars landing in SA
South African soccer supporters braved the cold on Wednesday morning to welcome FC Barcelona stars.
World renowned soccer player Lionel Messi was a firm favourite when the team walked through the OR Tambo International Airport, shortly after their arrival on an early morning flight to Johannesburg.
✈ South Africa #SundownsBarça
— FC Barcelona 🏆🏆 (@FCBarcelona) May 15, 2018
🔵🔴 #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/f78QV6lVJu
The Spanish soccer superstars will come up against Mamelodi Sundowns at a packed FNB Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday night.
The match is expected to kick off at 6.15pm and according to Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Edna Mamonyane, they expect the first fans to take their seats as early as 12pm.
The gates are expected to open at 10am, while various streets will be closed from 11am.
#JHBTraffic Road closures due to Sundowns vs Barcelona match at FNB stadium. Roads will be closed from 10:00 – 22:00. pic.twitter.com/BgOAHMWieN
— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) May 16, 2018
👋🇿🇦 South Africa!
— FC Barcelona 🏆🏆 (@FCBarcelona) May 16, 2018
⚽️ #SundownsBarça
🔵🔴 #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/5nJZgB4isx