The first team trained behind closed doors on pitch number 2 at the Ciutat Esportiva for the first time since drawing in Valencia and now looking ahead to Saturday’s match with Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou. Recovery work was the main focus.

The session concentrated on the usual routine following a match, with the players getting their bodies back into shape after a gruelling 2-2 draw on Wednesday night. As on other days, Gerard Piqué trained normally with the squad, even though he has yet to be declared fully fit.

Reserve players

The first team was joined today by five players from Barça B, goalkeeper Jordi Masip, and Marc Muniesa (who is recovering with the first team), Ivan Balliu, Carlos Carmona and Javier Espinosa.