Players relax before the match in Bilbao

Neymar on the way to Bilbao. PHOTO: MIGUEL RUIZ - FCB
The squad travelled to Bilbao on Sunday morning and will stay at a local hotel until kick-off

Gerardo Martino’s 18-man squad flew to Bilbao this morning ahead of tonight’s league clash with Athletic Club (kick-off 9 pm).  They left Barcelona at 10 am and arrived in Bilbao at about 11:15 a.m.

The players – who are accompanied by Toni Freixa, Jordi Moix, Pilar Guinovart and Andoni Zubizarreta – will remain at a local hotel until the match.

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