Messi takes a full part in training

Jordi Roura took charge of this Saturday’s session, the last but one before the home game against Osasuna (7 pm). Oier, from Barça B was included along with all the available senior players. Leo Messi took a full part in training following on from Friday’s session with the physio and will be available for selection.

Alex Song, who arrived back from Malaga just before the start of training, also worked out as normal. The coaches had decided to rest him from Friday’s session. Meanwhile, Pinto remained in the Club gym and did not take part in the field work.

Zambrotta visits former teammates

Gianluca Zambrotta, who played for Barça from 2006 to 2008, was present as an observer at today’s session. The Italian international defender won the Spanish Super Cup while at the Club.