Barça arrive in Valencia

The team left the Ciutat Espotiva Joan Gamper at 10.15 for El Prat Airport and arrived in Valencia at 11.55. Upon arrival the team went directly to their hotel, where they will stay until kickoff time at the Ciutat de València.

The Barça expedition

Besides the 18 players named to the team for this evening’s match, vice president Jordi Cardoner, board members Susana Monje and Pilar Guinovart and football director Andoni Zubizarreta travelled with the team.

It’s worth noting that one of the reserve players called up by Guardiola to face Levante, Martín Montoya, turns 21 this Saturday.

Return on Sunday

The team will spend the night in Valencia. Barça will start their journey home at 10:30 and arrive in Barcelona at 11:20.