Training schedule for the first week of the year

FC Barcelona kick off 2017 with a challenging trip to Bilbao where they will take on Athletic Club in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last 16 tie.

Luis Enrique will have the front three of Neymar Jr, Luis Suárez and Leo Messi, as well as Javier Mascherano, at his disposal from 2 January after they were given permission by the manager.

It will be a challenging opening week of the year as, just a few days after taking on Athletic in the cup, it is another tough away day against Villarreal in the league for Luis Enrique’s men. Here is the schedule for the week ahead in full (all times CET):

Monday 2 January:

6.00pm: Training at Ciutat Esportiva.

Tuesday 3 January:

11.00am: Training at Ciutat Esportiva.

Wednesday 4 January:

11.00am: Training at Ciutat Esportiva.

Thursday 5 January:

9.15pm: Copa del Rey last 16 first leg: Athletic Club v FC Barcelona (San Mamés)

Friday 6 January:

1.00pm: Training at Ciutat Esportiva.

Saturday 7 January:

11.00am: Training at Ciutat Esportiva.

Sunday 8 January:

8.45pm: La Liga Week 17: Villarreal v FC Barcelona (El Madrigal)