Barcelona arrive at Eurostars Madrid Tower ahead of Copa final

Barcelona arrive at Eurostars Madrid Tower ahead of Copa final

La llegada del FC Barcelona al hotel / | VALENTÍ ENRICH.

The players and staff touched down in the capital city ar midday

They play Alaves at the Vicente Calderon at 21.30pm in the city

Barcelona are now resting in their hotel in Madrid. They landed in the Spanish capital at midday and made their way straight to the Eurostars Madrid Tower, where the arrived just over half an hour later. 

There, unlike on other occasions, there were 'only' 100 fans waiting for them. As has been spoken about and debated this week, it's perhaps another sign that this Copa del Rey final doesn't have Cules especially excited. In fact, on Friday the club still had 2,000 tickets available. 

What doesn't change is the passion for Leo Messi. The Argentine star was the most in demand, although there were also loud chants of "President, President" for Gerard Pique, who was the last to get off the coach and was talking on his phone. 

Carles Naval, the first team delegate was the first to appear. He was followed by Ter Stegen and Cillessen, who will start tonight. Remember that the whole squad are in Madrid, including injured and suspended players -- Mathieu, Rafinha, Luis Suarez and Sergi Roberto. 

Ten minutes later, Barcelona's directors arrived at the same hotel: Josep Maria Bartomeu, Albert Soler, Robert Fernández and Ariedo Braida, among others. 

The players will eat and rest in the rooms and then, at around 19.30h, will make their way to Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon for the last ever competitive game in the famous stadium.