Josep Guardiola this morning held the second of the three training sessions the players will have before their next La Liga game against Mallorca on Saturday, with the welcome addition of Leo Messi, who joined the rest of the squad out on Pitch Number 2 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

Puyol and Jeffren training on the pitch

The injured Jeffren, Puyol, Valdés and Xavi were all absent, though Puyol and Jeffren were out training on the pitch, whilst Xavi and Valdes continued to receive treatment for their injuries.

Barça B youngsters repeat

The boss decided to call on the three B team youngsters who took part on Wednesday for today’s session - Martín Montoya, Rubén Miño and Thiago Alcántara.