Recovery session ahead of Clásico

Return to training for Ernesto Valverde's team after the 2-2 draw on Saturday at Camp Nou against Valencia in La Liga. That point means Barça have now increased their lead at the top of the table over second placed Atlético Madrid after Simeone's and his men went down to defeat at Betis at the weekend. The available first team players trained on Monday at Pitch 2 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper with the session consisting of recovery for those involved in the game against los che. Dembéle contined to work on his recovery and Iñaki Peña, Wague, Morer and Miranda from Barça B also took part in the session. 

The team's next session will be on Tuesday at 6.00pm in their final session ahead of the Copa del Rey semi final first leg clash against Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Wednesday (kick off 9.00pm CET). Prior to training, coach Enresto Valverde will appear before the press at 5.00pm CET in the media room at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.