Barcelona squad bask in the sun with team bonding BBQ before pivotal Manchester City and El Clasico contests

Whilst El Clasico rivals Real Madrid are worrying how to solve their stuttering BBC strike force, Barcelona have been basking in the Catalan sunshine with a BBQ

Luis Enrique’s side are in sizzling form, having thrashed Rayo Vallecano 6-1 at the weekend courtesy of a Lionel Messi hat-trick and brace from Luis Suarez, to storm to the top of La Liga.

The Barcelona squad and staff enjoyed a traditional team bonding lunch at their La Masia training ground on Wednesday as they prepare to face Eibar on Saturday evening. 






Barca host Los Blancos in the second El Clasico fixture of the season on March 22 but beforehand Enrique’s side take on Manchester City in the Champions League last 16 second-leg.

The Catalan giants beat Manuel Pellegrini’s side 2-1 last month in Manchester as they continue to pursue the treble.

Barcelona currently hold a one-point advantage over Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid with just 12 games of the La Liga campaign remaining and will meet Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final.

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