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19.03.2010 11:40

Training focus on Zaragoza

Marc Guillén / Vanessa Forns

FC Barcelona remained totally focussed on their trip to play real Zaragoza at the weekend as they trained on Friday morning despite the excitement of the Champions League draw.

Before being paired with Arsenal in the quarter finals of the European competition the Blaugrana first-team players were put through their paces at the Ciutat Esportiva. Coach Pep Guardiola, who enjoyed a round of applause on his saint’s day, was not going to allow his players to think about anything other than the three points in La Romareda on Sunday.

Starting at 10.30 am all the available players took the field at the training complex. Xavi Hernández was not present as he continued with his recuperation from the calf injury that he sustained earlier this week.

Busquets returns

Sergio Busquets returned to full training after spending Thursday working on the sidelines as he continued to try and shake off a knock that he picked up against VfB Stuttgart.

Abidal trains

Éric Abidal trained away from the rest of the squad once again as he stepped up his personal programme and looked to be in good shape as he went through his exercises.

Oriol and Assulin

Guardiola called upon the services of youngsters Edu Oriol and Gai Assulin to train with the senior stars and continue to give them invaluable experience at the highest level.