Luis Suarez is among the Barcelona stars who have arrived for preseason training ahead of the new season.
After going through medicals, the team trained under new boss Ernesto Valverde for the first time.
The Catalans have a hectic and challenging preseason schedule ahead of them in the United States.
Barcelona will play Juventus and Manchester United before concluding their tour with an El Classico against fierce domestic rivals Real Madrid.
⚽️ First workout after the summer holidays is under way with the available squad plus Ortolá, Palencia, Aleñá, Cucurella & Vitinho #FCBlive pic.twitter.com/9kGTpRuNPZ
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 12, 2017
⚽️🏃#ForçaBarça 🔵 The first training session of the Valverde era 👉 https://t.co/nRG5qUtoNu 🔴 pic.twitter.com/sKInOOtRvm
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 12, 2017
Below are the crucial dates in Barcelona’s pre-season schedule:
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Real Madrid vs Juventus, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Barcelona vs Manchester United, FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
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Barcelona vs Chapecoense, Camp Nou, Barcelona
SPANISH SUPER CUP – FIRST LEG
Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Nou Camp
SPANISH SUPER CUP – SECOND LEG
Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Bernabeu
