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09.08.2009 20:12

Back in Barcelona

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The FC Barcelona squad flew back into the Ciutat Contal on Sunday evening at 19:45 after spending no less then ten hours and 45 minutes in the air as their tour of the United States concluded after 12 days.

Arriving back at the airport in El Prat, the Blaugrana stars can look back on a satisfactory trip across the Pond after their third encounter ended in a 1-1 draw against Chivas de Guadalajara in San Francisco. After that match the team left Candlestick Park and headed straight for the airport and the flight home.

International games

Many players will have little time to relax and rest as they are due to report for international duty for the round of midweek matches. Rafaeñ Márquez and Eidur Gudjohnsen did not fly back to Catalunya with the squad as they headed directly from San Francisco to join up with the national squads respectively. Márquez may not play for Mexico as he suffered a knock during Barça’s stay in the United States.

Supercopa de España

The players without international commitments have been given two days off and will report back for training at 9.30 on Wednesday morning. In that session coach Pepe Guardiola will begin to prepare for the Spanish Super Cup game against Athletic Club de Bilbao in San Mamés.