21.02.2008 16:22
From the airport to the training ground
Berta Brau/Anna Segura
The players landed back in Barcelona at midday on Thursday and went straight to the Camp Nou for a training session.
The session started at about 3 pm shortly after the Barça party had arrived back at El Prat airport
in Barcelona. Training focussed on warming down after the win against Celtic.
Márquez stays in gym
All available players took part in the session with the
exception of Rafa Márquez, who picked up a knock in last night’s match and so stayed behind
in the gym. Santi Ezquerro, who is continuing with his recovery programme, was also absent.
Barça B goalkeeper, Oier Olazábal, was also on hand to work out with goalkeeping coach Juan
Carlos Unzué.
Shorter session for starting eleven
The eleven players that started last night’s match at
Celtic Park were treated to a light recovery session. Abidal, Ronaldinho, Puyol, Iniesta, Milito,
Messi, Deco, Touré and Henry warmed up with the rest of the squad and then did some jogging before
returning to the dressing rooms.
Training match
The rest of the players continued with some ball control and passing exercises. The session
ended with a training match on a reduced pitch. With the orange bibs - Xavi, Zambrotta, Edmílson,
Eto'o, Valdés and recovery coach Albert Roca. Without bibs - Sylvinho, Giovani, Bojan, Gudjohnsen,
Thuram and Pinto.