100 match jersey for Alejandro Balde

The game against Leganés saw Alejandro Balde reach the round figure of 100 games for the FC Barcelona first team. The match may not have had the desired ending, but a La Masia trained player reaching a century of games for the club of his heart is always worth acknowledging.

That's precisely what happened before training today, as first captain Marc-André ter Stegen presented him with a commemorative jersey to celebrate those 100 games, which included a photo alongside all his teammates.

It was a moment for all the players to come together before getting down to work to continue preparations for the demanding fixture coming up this weekend.

Training before a game against the most in-form team in Europe

This Saturday will see Barça play Atlético Madrid at the Estadi Olímpic (kick-off 9.00pm CET). The visitors are currently on an eleven game winning streak in all competitions. As such, it's a great game for Flick's side change the dynamic and end 2024 with three very important points, especially considering Simeone's team are currently the most in form side in Europe.