On Wednesday, players from FC Barcelona and Barça Atlètic worked out together at the Ciutat Esportiva’s Tito Vilanova pitch. Alejandro Balde and Lamine Yamal were there and participated in parts of the group exercises; meanwhile, Fermn López completed recovery work following the squad’s long trip to Central Asia.

Balde, who turns 20 today, has been dealing with adductor difficulties, which limited him to a half-game in Spain’s first competitive match of the week. In turn, Lamine Yamal was unable to respond to the summons because of a muscular issue.

There is now just a short time left till football returns to Estadi Olmpic Llus Companys. The Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper is a hive of activity, as it has been for some time now, with Xavi Hernández and his players preparing for matches against Athletic, Shahktar, and Real Madrid.