Today’s session consisted of continuous running, stretching, rounds, various physical exercises, defence-attack work and a mini-match.  Saviola returned to group training, following his groin strain, whilst Isco again exercised in the gym today, still suffering with a sprained right ankle.  Baptista continues to be gradually reincorporated back into group training.  Reserve players, Pol, Jurado, Fabrice and Óscar Sielva were included in today’s session.
 
The team returns to work tomorrow morning at 10:30 at La Rosaleda.


Eliseu
 
“The fans are really excited about the Copa del Rey, as are we!  We’re determined to qualify and will do everything in our power to get through to the semi finals.”
 
“We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to get through to the next round of the Copa del Rey against a very tough rival.  We’re full of motivation and excitement, and truly believe we can do it.”

“We know Barcelona are a fantastic team, probably the best in the world, but we showed in the first leg that we’re more than capable of taking them on.  We’ll give Thursday’s match 100 per cent, as we’re determined to make it to the semis.”