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30.03.2010 13:02

Barça arrive in London

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FC Barcelona arrived in London on Tuesday ahead of the game against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter finals at The Emirates.

After leaving Camp Nou at 9.30 am the Blaugrana party landed at Luton Airport just over three-and-a-half hours later and made their way towards the English capital and their hotel. There was a surprise in store as the cold weather ensured that there was no warm welcome for the reigning European champions.

Blaugrana party

The group consisted of the coaching staff, 20 players, president Joan Laporta, vice-presidents Joan Boix, Rafael Yuste and Albert Perrín and directors Xavier Sala i Martín, Alfonso Castro, Jordi Torrent, Patrick Auset, Xavier Bagués, Josep Ignasi-Macià and Maria Elena Fort.

Cubells and Ferrer

Both Josep Cubells and Jaume Ferrer Are set to attend the basketball Euroleague encounter with Real Madrid on Tuesday evening and then jet to London to watch the match with Arsenal on Wednesday.

Training time

After heading to their hotel the Barça squad will relax until heading to the Emirates for training, which will begin at 19:00 CET.