It’s Copa del Rey time at FC Barcelona once again. The blaugrana are back on the training pitch as preparations get underway for the first leg of the semi-final clash against Atlético Madrid. After Sunday’s win over Mallorca and a well-earned day off, Flick’s side returned to work with full focus on the cup showdown ahead.

In the first session of this Copa week, all available first-team players trained on the Tito Vilanova pitch. It was a ball-heavy workout, with the Copa del Rey very much on everyone’s mind, and also featured youngsters Tommy, Kochen, Jofre, Juan Hernández and Brian Fariñas from Barça Atlètic.

With the aim of arriving in peak condition for the encounter with Diego Simeone’s side, the squad will be back in training again on Wednesday 11 February. The day before the opening chapter of the semi-final tie will also include Hansi Flick’s pre-match press conference, scheduled for 1pm CET.

The countdown is on for another Copa del Rey showdown.

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