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Laporta visits Barcelona training ground to encourage squad ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

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According to SPORT, Joan Laporta was present at the Barcelona training ground today to offer support and encouragement to the players ahead of the crucial La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.

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According to SPORT, Joan Laporta was present at the Barcelona training ground today to offer support and encouragement to the players ahead of the crucial La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.

The reigning champions and league leaders will travel to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano to face Diego Simeone’s men tomorrow in a top-of-the-table clash. And, ahead of the big game tomorrow, Laporta paid a visit to the training facilities in order to encourage and motivate the squad heading into an important match right before the international break.

As per the report, the Barcelona president was accompanied by sporting director Deco and other members of the club’s sporting commission, including Alejandro Echevarría and Bojan Krkic Jr.

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