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07.01.2009 11:22

Training in front of the fans

Jordi Clos

The FC Barcelona first team has trained in front of no less than 3,100 supporters in Miniestadi on Wednesday morning in a light session that saw the players that appeared against Atlético de Madrid the night stop after 25 minutes.

Having won 1-3 in Vicente Calderón the Blaugrana stars the night before, Pep Guardiola took charge of a training routine in front of the fans. Over 3,000 watched from the stands in the stadium with the majority being children who were not affected by the cold temperatures in the Ciutat Contal.

In what proved to be a party atmosphere, the players were put through their paces after the supporters had enjoyed entertainment from the Barça Toons. The fans arrived with placards and messages of support for their idols.

Easy session

Apart from the injured Gaby Milito, the entire first-team squad took to the field alongside youngsters such as Víctor Vázquez, Jeffren and Botía. The starting eleven from the game against Atleti were the first to return to the changing rooms, as they trained for just 25 minutes. After leaving the pitch though, the players stopped and signed autographs with many of the fans wanting Lionel Messi’s signature.

Márquez recovering

After the warm-up routines, Pinto and Jorquera worked to the side with goalkeeping coach Juan Carlos Unzué while the rest split into two groups. Rafa Márquez also trained alone while he recovers from a hamstring strain.

Goal celebrations

The last section of training was a small-sided game that lasted just over an hour. Every goal that was scored was celebrated by the fans with great passion and Samuel Eto’o hit the net most often.