"According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick decided to make a clear and calculated gesture towards his squad after a physically and mentally demanding Copa del Rey outing against CS Guadalajara. Flick has already built a reputation at Barcelona as a coach who demands intensity, discipline and full commitment. Training sessions are rarely relaxed and competition within the squad is constant."
"The decision comes at a crucial moment in the calendar, as Barcelona close out their 2025 schedule with a demanding La Liga trip to Villarreal, a fixture that carries major weight in the title race. With that in mind, Flick has ensured that his players still have enough time to prepare, as the squad will have two full training sessions before facing Marcelino's side."
"While Wednesday was officially a rest day, the report also notes that several players still chose to train voluntarily. Names such as Roony Bardghji, Marcus Rashford, Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Wojciech Szczesny and Pedri all made their way to the training ground on their own initiative. Thursday is expected to follow a similar pattern. It is primarily a recovery-focused day for injured players, while the rest of the squad can train voluntarily."
Hansi Flick rewarded the Barcelona squad with two full days off after a physically and mentally demanding Copa del Rey outing at CS Guadalajara. Training will not resume collectively until Friday, giving the team two full training sessions ahead of a crucial La Liga trip to Villarreal. Villarreal sit third, eight points behind Barcelona but hold two games in hand, making the fixture dangerous. Several players, including Roony Bardghji, Marcus Rashford, Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Wojciech Szczesny and Pedri, trained voluntarily on the rest day. Thursday will focus on recovery for injured players while the rest may train voluntarily.
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