Barça FC returned to their La Masia garden last Wednesday for a barbecue that sought to rekindle the team's spirit after the two consecutive defeats against PSG and Real Madrid. The team captains, led by Raphinha and Rodri, organized the meeting with the technical staff with the aim of “conjuring” and turning the page before the next games of the season.
The event was held in the privacy of the courtyard of the Ciutat Espotiva Joan Gamper, away from the media noise, and was attended by the players and coaches. The initiative arose after the morning preparation session for the next duel against Alavés, and the Argentine chef who runs a restaurant in Castelldefels, who already maintains a relationship with several players as clients, was in charge of the food. The first images reveal a relaxed atmosphere and camaraderie, with the players sharing laughter and conversations while enjoying the barbecue.
Barça has two games ahead of it at the Spotify Camp Nou: against Alavés on Saturday at 9:00 p.m. and against AstonVilla on Tuesday, November 3, both at the same time. Upon returning from the break due to international commitments, the club will travel to the Metropolitano to face Atlético on November 8 at 9:00 p.m., a match that could decide the leadership of LaLiga.
Although the initiative was spontaneous, the captains showed that the main objective was to strengthen unity and complicity within the team. With the barbecue, Barça seeks to recover from recent defeats and prepare for the challenges that await it in the league and the Champions League. The release of the photo of the event, which had not been previously published, indicates that the club is willing to use any means to maintain the cohesion of the squad before the next matches.