After receiving treatment for almost two weeks on a knee injury, Víctor Valdés has been given the medical all-clear and was back with the squad on pitch number one at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The main focus of the session was Saturday’s league fixture with Real Zaragoza, the 17th of the campaign, and which kicks off at 20.00 in the Camp Nou.

Puyol back with squad

The 21 players in the session included the whole first team plus reserve keeper Rubén Miño and also Carles Puyol, who has yet to receive medical clearance. On Thursday, he had worked in isolation from the main group, and only joined in with a few exercises towards the end, but today he was able to join his colleagues from start to finish.

Vilanova in charge

For the second day running, it was Tito Vilanova who took the session, as Josep Guardiola is still recovering after being taken to hospital for treatment on a slipped disc.