The squad for the trip to Ceuta

The Copa de Rey is approaching its final stages. After winning their first trophy of the season, the Spanish Super Cup, Barça are aiming to go through to the quarterfinals in this competition. Spirits remain high as they are set to take on AD Ceuta on Thursday (8.00pm CET) in the Copa del Rey.

Coach Xavi called up 22 players to the travelling party, namely Ter Stegen, Bellerín, Sergio, O. Dembélé, Pedri, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Ferran, Iñaki Peña, Christensen, Marcos A., Jordi Alba, Kessie, S. Roberto, Raphinha, Kounde, Eric, Balde, Gavi, Pablo Torre, Arnau Tenas and Alarcón.

Final session in Barcelona

The players trained on the Tito Vilanova pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva  Joan Gamper on Wednesday at 3.30pm in the run up to the trip to Ceuta.

A final workout to add the finishing touches for a game that will decide whether or not they remain in the cup competition.