The players took to the pitch shortly before 09:30 and, following a tactical briefing from Funes, the squad followed their usual routine of an initial physical workout before moving on to ball work and tactical drills.

All available members of the squad trained normally, although Alfonso Herrero, who is being managed for workload, followed a more individualised gym programme after taking part in the on-pitch session.

Away from the group, injured players Aaron Ochoa, Niño, Calero, Moussa and Murillo continued with their respective recovery programmes.

The team will train again at 09:15 on Saturday and Sunday at La Rosaleda’s facilities ahead of Monday’s match against Deportivo de A Coruña.