Luis Suarez gives Barcelona a scare in training
The Uruguayan was on the wrong end of a tough challenge on Tuesday
Unzue and Rakitic had a long talk before the beginning of the session
Barcelona trained on Tuesday as they turned their attention to Wednesday's game at Camp Nou (19.30h) against Osasuna. The win at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid has propelled Luis Enrique's side back into the title race and that was obvious by the good atmosphere among the players and the laughs throughout the session.
However, the laughs transformed into suspense when, during the initial rondos, Luis Suares was on the end of a tough challenge and was forced off the pitch. After a few moments of concern, in which the Uruguayan's gestures didn't welcome optimism, he was able to pick himself up and rejoin the rest of the group at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Another moment of the training worth highlighting was the private chat between Juan Carlos Unzue and Ivan Rakitic. Both were apart from the group for a few minutes talking about what seemed to be tactics, based on their gestures. Remember that the Croatian, who scored a stunning goal against Madrid, is one of the players who takes on the most specific orders, given the way he dovetails on the right with Sergi Roberto and Leo Messi.
Jeremy Mathieu did now take part in the training session due to an Achilles tendon problem. The Frenchman will miss the Osasuna game, as will Neymar, who is serving the final game of a three-match ban, and injured duo Rafinha and Aleix Vidal.
Carles Aleña, as is normal, and Borja López completed the numbers in the session.
