26.02.2007 12:40
A special recovery session
The FC Barcelona players enjoyed a recuperation session on Monday as they travelled to the Hotel Le Meridien Ra in Vendrell for physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.
After beating Athletic Bilbao (3-0) on Sunday evening, the team that started the match were given a
day away from the usual training routine as they were taken to the hotel in order to recover ahead
of the Copa Del Rey game in midweek. The players that did not appear against Athletic were put
through their paces on the pitch in front of La Masia, before joining their team-mates at the
thermal centre.
Spa history
This was not the first time that the squad have been to a centre such as this. Last season,
Frank Rijkaard took his players to the Sport and Wellness Centre Accura in Gavà. The session on
Monday was designed to ensure that the Barça stars recover from any aches and pains picked up in
their last few games, as the team prepares for a testing fortnight that will see them take on Real
Zaragoza, Sevilla, Liverpool and Real madrid.
Lunchtime
After the morning session, the squad enjoyed a big lunch at the hotel, before travelling back
to Barcelona.